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Conferences

Dialogue 3 - Housing at the Center of Crisis Recovery and Reconstruction (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

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Conferences

Dialogue 6 - A New Deal for Housing Finance (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

02³⁰_am

Conferences

UN-Habitat Arena - Healthy and Caring Cities in Action (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

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Conferences

ONE UN - Shaping safer and resilient cities: Consultation of Draft Policy Brief on Urban Climate Peace and Security (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

04⁰⁰_am

Conferences

ONE UN - Priorities of the new Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing - Consultation for Stakeholders (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

04⁰⁰_am

Conferences

ONE UN - Building low-carbon housing - from National Policy to Local Action (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

04⁰⁰_am

Conferences

UN-Habitat Arena - UN 2026 Water Conference: Urban housing roadmap (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

04⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Press - Daily Press Briefing (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

05⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Roundtables - Academia and Research Roundtable (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.

05⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Roundtables - Children and Youth Roundtable (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.

05⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Special Session - Inclusive Urban Resilience, Blue Economy and Sustainable Tourism in SIDS (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

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Conferences

Press - Habitat Professionals Forum Launches New Global Framework for Transformative Recovery from Disaster (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

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Conferences

UN-Habitat Arena - Housing Market Innovation: Blending Planning and Finance for Inclusive Urban Growth (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

06⁰⁰_am

Conferences

ONE UN - Strengthening Health Outcomes Through Sustainable Housing Policies a Multisectoral Dialogue on Housing and Health (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

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Conferences

ONE UN - Remove the risk, not the people - Slum transformation as key to housing justice and climate resilience (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

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Conferences

ONE UN - Regenerating historic settlements for adequate housing: traditional techniques, value chains, resilient homes (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

07⁰⁰_am

Conferences

UN-Habitat Arena - Practicing Housing at the Centre of Crisis Response (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

07⁰⁰_am

Conferences

Christopher Elisara (World Evangelical Alliance) on Action on Housing - Media Stakeout (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

07¹⁵_am

Conferences

Press Conference: New UN-Habitat report on urban content of national climate plans (Urban Content in NDC 3.0: Cities at the Centre) (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

07³⁰_am

Conferences

Roundtables - Professionals Roundtable (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.

07³⁰_am

Conferences

Roundtables - Grassroots and Civil Society Organizations Roundtable (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.

07³⁰_am

Conferences

Special Session - Africa Affordable Housing Compact – Deal Room Investor Session (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

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Conferences

ONE UN - Resilient Arab Cities Good Practices and Opportunities for the Future (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

08⁰⁰_am

Conferences

ONE UN - The missing target. Housing security in the indicators of the Global Goal on Adaptation (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

08⁰⁰_am

Conferences

ONE UN - From Grey to Blue-Green, Water Responsive Urbanism and Sponge Cities for African Resilient Cities (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

08³⁰_am

Conferences

UN-Habitat Arena - Managing displacement across the humanitarian–development nexus and area-based approach (WUF13)

The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.

08⁴⁵_am

International Court of Justice

THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87 on 21 May 2026.

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General Assembly

Informal Interactive Dialogue on Commodity Markets - General Assembly, 80th session

The informal interactive dialogue provides a platform for Member States and stakeholders to review recent trends and prospects in global commodity markets, with a focus on energy, minerals, and agriculture, all of which are central to the economic performance of commodity‑dependent developing countries, as well as to the macroeconomic stability and development prospects of commodity-importing developing countries.

10⁰⁰_am

Conferences

(15th meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

At the 2026 NPT Review Conference (27 April - 22 May), States parties will examine the implementation of the Treaty's provisions since 2022, noting that, despite intensive consultations, the 2015 Review Conference and the 2022 Review Conference were not able to reach agreement on the substantive part of the draft Final Document.

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Security Council

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - Security Council, 10155th meeting

Report dated 15 May 2026 to the Security Council from the Board of Peace.

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Press Conferences

Bolivia, UNRWA, UNIFIL & other topics - Daily Press Briefing

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

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Press Conferences

Vanessa Frazier (Special Representative) on her recent mission to Haiti - Press Conference

Press Conference by Vanessa Frazier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, on her recent mission to Haiti.

01⁰⁰_pm

Media Stakeouts

Frank Grütter (Switzerland) on behalf of 86 Member States having endorsed the Joint Commitments to the Protection of Civilians amid Reforms and Constraints - Joint Security Council Media Stakeout

Joint comments to the media by Frank Grütter, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, on behalf of 86 Member States having endorsed the Joint Commitments to the Protection of Civilians amid Reforms and Constraints.

03⁰⁰_pm

Economic and Social Council

(20th plenary meeting) Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2026 resumed session, Economic and Social Council

The 2026 resumed session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 18 to 22, 28 to 29 May 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee will meet again on 5 June 2026 to adopt its report of the session.

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High-level Events

International Tea Day 2026

The event seeks to provide a platform for exchanging perspectives on the role of tea inadvancing holistic well-being, while also highlighting its contribution to sustainabledevelopment, cultural heritage, and inclusive economic growth. It aims to foster a cross-regional dialogue among Member States on how traditional knowledge systems and contemporary approaches can be leveraged to promote wellness through tea.

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Security Council

(Resumed) Protection of civilians in armed conflict - Security Council, 10154th meeting

Open debate of the Security Council on the Protection of civilians in armed conflict