BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 17. The United
Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) invites
journalists, broadcasters and media professionals to apply for
accreditation to cover the thirteenth session of the World Urban
Forum (WUF13), Trend
reports.


The Forum will take place from 17 to 22 May
2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan.


Convened by UN-Habitat and co-organized with the Government of
the Republic of Azerbaijan, WUF13 will explore how cities can drive
solutions for adequate housing, inclusion and climate resilience.
The theme of the thirteenth session is “Housing the
world: Safe and resilient cities and
communities.”


Location: WUF13 will take place at the
Baku Olympic Stadium.


What journalists and broadcasters can
expect:



  • Access to high-profile speakers for interviews and
    commentary.

  • Dedicated media zones for live broadcasts and remote
    reporting.

  • Behind-the-scenes access to critical sessions and
    discussions.

  • Press briefings with national and local governments and UN
    officials.

  • Opportunities to engage with exhibitors of innovative urban
    solutions.


Accreditation process


All media must be accredited through UN-Habitat’s registration system.
Applications submitted by email or post will not be processed.


Accreditation process:


Go to the registration portal. Find World Urban Forum 13
(WUF13). If you have an account, log in with your email and
password. If you do not have an account, create an account, select
“Media” in the partner type. Upload the required documents and
submit your application.







All media accreditation applications will be reviewed. Once
approved, applicants will receive an acknowledgement letter
confirming their media accreditations for WUF13.


Eligibility


Media accreditation is reserved for professional journalists and
media personnel (print, photo, radio, TV, film, news agencies, and
online media) representing a bona fide media organization legally
registered in a UN Member State.


Required documentation:


Government-issued photo ID (passport for international media;
national ID card or passport for Azerbaijani nationals). Proof of
professional status (one of the following):



  • Valid press card, or

  • A letter of assignment (see criteria below)


Recent samples of published work (links or PDFs) International
media representatives who are accredited in Azerbaijan by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan should
upload their local press ID card. For freelancers: a letter of
assignment from a recognized outlet is required


Letter of assignment criteria:



  • On official letterhead of a bona fide media organization.

  • Addressed to: Chief of Communications, UN-Habitat, and sent to

    [email protected].

  • In English or another UN official language.

  • Signed by an authorized person (Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, or
    News Director).

  • Specifies: full name(s) of the journalist(s), functional
    title(s), dates of assignment, and intent to cover WUF13.