85% of the world’s youth live in developing countries, and an ever-increasing number of them are growing up in cities.
We work to increase the capacity of youth and youth organizations to make healthier and more prosperous communities.
Youth are taking action to advance urban sustainability and make their communities healthier and more vibrant.
Through UN-Habitat’s Youth programming, we seek to improve the livelihoods of youth, especially those living in slums and unplanned settlements, through their inclusion in governance and the social and economic life of cities.
Urban youth, over 50% of them women, have received training and other support through the Urban Youth Fund which has funded over 250 youth-led groups in 66 countries and 172 cities globally.
14 September, Nairobi. – The training for Young Humanitarians and Peace Builders was delivered at the WUF Youth Zone, and was moderated by Esther Muiruri from Kenya Red Cross and a member of the Local 2030 Coalition Steering Committee and Joao Scarpelini, UNFPA In attendance were participants of WUF 11 from various countries of the
July 12 2022, Nairobi. – On the 27th of June, 2022 at the World Urban Forum, the Youth Zone was officially opened by Mr. Yücel Yılmaz, the Mayor of Balıkesir Municipality, Türkiye. In attendance were youth and representatives from the Polish Youth Council, Mr. S M Shaikat, Executive Director of SERAC-Bangladesh, Ms. Esther Muiruri from the Local
Reprinted from Plastik Rafiki Through a collaboration between Plastiki Rafiki, the International Office of Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Human Settlements (UN-Habitat) Youth and Livelihoods Unit, the “One Stop Mathare Environmental Conservation Youth Group (MECYG)” recently received Plastiki Rafiki injection and extrusion molding machines in order to process collected plastic waste into new products.
January 29, Nairobi, Kenya. – Today, in the lead-up to the 11th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF11), which is to be held in the Polish City of Katovice between 26-30 of July, 2022, the global consultations on the participation of youth in this event will take place. The further consultative sessions are scheduled
We publish research on the latest findings on youth and sustainable urbanization.
UN-Habitat promotes transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action to leave no one and no place behind.
Reduced spatial inequality and poverty in communities across the urban-rural continuum
Enhanced shared prosperity for cities and regions
Strengthened climate action and improved urban environment
Effective urban crises prevention and response
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