President William Ruto addresses the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS
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President William Ruto addresses the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS

President William Ruto has addressed the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) is the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum, the flagship global event organised by UN-Habitat on sustainable urbanisation.

President William Ruto addresses the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS
President William Ruto addresses the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS
It brings together leaders, experts, and communities to discuss solutions for creating inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities worldwide.
President William Ruto consults during the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS
President William Ruto  during the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS
President William Ruto  during the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS

President William Ruto with other leaders during the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS

President William Ruto with other leaders during the opening session of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held at the Baku Convention Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 18, 2026./PCS

Established in 2001, the World Urban Forum serves as the premier international conference for dialogue on urban challenges and opportunities. It fosters collaboration among governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector.

WUF13 will continue this tradition, emphasising actionable pathways to achieve the New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goal 11—to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.