BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. Serious security
problems arise in informal settlements, which we call "slums," the
President of the GenderCC - Women for Climate Justice international
organization, Ramatsobane Dorah Marema, told Trend on the sidelines of
WUF13.
According to her, access to such settlements is also
limited.
"There are no roads, no infrastructure, and access to the area
is difficult. There are also issues with street lighting and
sanitation. Women have to leave their homes at night to use shared
sanitation facilities, which creates a dangerous situation where
they could be attacked," Marema said.
"The world is currently undergoing a rapid urbanization process.
People are moving to urban centers, and this creates new challenges
in cities. Many people still do not have access to formal housing,
and as a result, they have settled in vulnerable areas such as
wetlands, riverbanks, and similar locations. To solve all these
problems, experiences and effective approaches must be exchanged,"
she concluded.
