Within the framework of the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2), a side event titled “Placing Youth at the Centre of the Housing Ecosystem” was held on 10 April 2026. The event featured discussions on the role of youth within the global urban agenda.
Aygun Aliyeva, Chairperson of the Management Board of the Agency on State Support to NGOs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and member of the WUF13 Organizing Committee, delivered opening remarks on the theme “WUF13: Voice of Civil Society.” She provided participants of AUF2 with information about WUF13 and invited them to actively participate in this global event.
Charlene Ruto, daughter of the President of Kenya and Founder and Head of the SMACHS Foundation, also attended the side event.