The seventh edition of the World Urban Forum
(WUF) was held in
Medellin, Colombia from 5 to 11 April. This event is organized every two years
by UN-HABITAT in order to examine one of the most urgent issues faced by
humanity: the accelerated urbanization and its impact on communities, cities,
economies and policies. This time the main theme of the Forum was “Urban
Equity in Development-Cities for Life”.
Alongside with the WUF, and taking advantage of the presence of
many Coalition members in Medellin, HIC held various institutional activities,
including the Board meeting (5 and 6 April) and the General Assembly meeting (7
April).
In the same way, other HIC members and representatives participated
in activities inside the WUF (Dialogues, civil society round- table and
articulated events) and outside the WUF, in coordination with the National
University of Colombia, with social organizations and local communities.
More
information:
4. HIC’s press releases during the WUF 7
5. Presentations of activities
in which HIC is involved