From 4 to 8 November 2024, SERI attended the Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt as part of the Women’s Spaces project and the Habitat International Coalition (HIC). The session was convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) under the theme “It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities”. The session focused on localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), shedding light on the local initiatives required to curb the current global challenges affecting the daily life of people. Additional issues were discussed including unaffordable housing, rising living costs, climate change, the lack of basic services, and ongoing conflicts around the world. WUF12 provided an opportunity for SERI to engage with global housing justice movements, assess the evolving urban agenda, and strengthen partnerships.
