We are happy to announce submissions are now open for presentations and workshops at the Faith Pavilion at the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) until March 15, 2026  that engage with the theme of WUF13, Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities, from faith-based perspectives and programs. 

 

The Faith Pavilion, which runs at WUF13 from May 19-22, 2026, offers a unique platform for faith communities to showcase its leadership and contributions toward building thriving cities, towns, and villages. We are excited to host this space to highlight how faith-based initiatives are positively participating in designing, building, financing, and advocating for the common good places we all need to flourish. 

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WUF13 Theme: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities

The theme of WUF13 “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities” will shine a global spotlight on the urgent need to address the global housing crisis and position housing as a driver of inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development.

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Today, nearly 3 billion people face some form of housing inadequacy, with more than 1.1 billion living in informal settlements or slums, and over 300 million experiencing homelessness. As climate risks deepen and inequalities widen, WUF13 will explore how housing can advance inclusion, equity and resilience, highlighting practical solutions that connect homes to broader urban systems, including integrated planning, climate adaptation, land and tenure security, inclusive governance and locally driven action.

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Taking place at the midpoint of the New Urban Agenda, WUF13 will play a pivotal role in shaping global discussions and will contribute to the 2026 UN Secretary-General’s report on its implementation.

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Refer to the UN-Habitat background paper on the theme of WUF13 entitled WUF13 Theme: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities. WUF13 Background Paper at this link.

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Read more about hosting a session here.​

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