Baku: Housing is one of the primary challenges in urban transformation, according to Clara Brugada Molina, the Head of the Government of Mexico City. Speaking at the 'World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments: Local Leadership Shaping a Renewed Multilateralism' during WUF13, Brugada Molina highlighted the housing crisis as a result of policies that have historically viewed housing as a financial asset rather than a human right. This approach has led to community displacement, reduced housing affordability for young people, and heightened gentrification risks in cities.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Clara Brugada Molina emphasized that housing is integral to urban and community life, advocating for the 'right to the city' to include the right not to be displaced. She called for public policies centered on territorial, social, and gender justice, addressing urban inequalities that disproportionately impact marginalized groups. Brugada Molina argued that creating fully inclusive cities requires adapting global policies to local contexts and translating international commitments into actionable strategies.

The head of the Mexico City government also noted the increasing urbanization trend, with two-thirds of the global population expected to reside in cities by 2050. She asserted that local governments must transcend their role as mere executors of external decisions. Brugada Molina conveyed that the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku sends a resounding message from cities globally: the future of humanity should not be defined by fear, war, inequality, and hatred.