BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. People's quality of
life depends not only on economic opportunities but also on the
ability to live in safe, accessible, and human-centered urban
spaces, the Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women
and Children Affairs, Bahar Muradova, said during the panel
discussion titled "Women's Assembly: Co-creating
Gender-Transformative Strategies" held within the framework of the
13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Trend reports.
According to her, unequal access to property rights, economic
opportunities, and social protection mechanisms further deepens
existing inequalities.
"As a country that has experienced the consequences of conflict
for many years, Azerbaijan promotes a sustainable recovery model
and human-centered urban development in the post-conflict period.
Modern urban planning principles and smart solutions are being
applied in the large-scale restoration and reconstruction process
of our liberated territories," Muradova said.
"Building cities that respond to the needs of women and girls
means shaping a safer, more resilient, and more humane future. The
human-centered urban development model requires a shared commitment
based on the principles of solidarity, equal opportunities, and
sustainable progress. Azerbaijan is ready to continue supporting
international cooperation and exchange of experience in this field.
We believe that the discussions and outcomes achieved within WUF13
will contribute to the development of more inclusive, sustainable,
and human-centered cities," she concluded.
