A roundtable dedicated to the housing rights of indigenous peoples has been organized within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku, APA-Economics reports.
The session titled “Adequate Housing for All Indigenous Peoples in Their Diversity” discusses the importance of building housing policies based on the principles of respect for land rights, cultural identity and traditional lifestyles.
The agenda of the event includes issues such as preventing forced displacement, housing provision for indigenous women, protection of land rights, as well as increasing the participation of local communities in decision-making processes.
Representatives of the United Nations, governments, civil society and indigenous communities from various countries are participating in the session.
The main purpose of the discussions is to share the challenges faced by indigenous peoples in the field of housing provision and the successful practices implemented in this direction.
