Baku: A session titled 'Housing Rights in Reconstruction Contexts: Bridging Humanitarian Response and Recovery' was held as part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku. The event focused on current issues related to housing rights in crisis and conflict situations, displacement, the transformation of urban fabrics, and reconstruction processes.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, international experts and representatives from various organizations spoke at the session, sharing their views on the challenges and solution-oriented approaches to addressing housing rights in conflict and crisis situations. The discussions highlighted the ongoing violations of international legal norms through the deliberate destruction of residential buildings and urban infrastructure during conflicts. This destruction continues to create a significant gap between legal obligations and the actual situation on the ground.

Speakers emphasized the severe impact of such destruction on the population's safety, health, livelihoods, and access to basic services. They stressed the necessity of integrating humanitarian aid, development, and urban planning approaches in reconstruction processes. A rights-based approach was underscored as being crucial for achieving sustainable recovery and ensuring the well-being of affected communities.