Global Peer Learning Series - Event 4: Leaving No Women and No One Behind in Sustainable Urban Development

The Global Peer Learning Series Urban Innovation for Just and Sustainable Cities hosts its fourth event of the year around the theme Leaving No Women and No One Behind in Sustainable Urban Development.

When it comes to women's and girl's specific needs regarding urban development, new and participatory approaches are needed to include them in decision-making processes, make them part of the design processes of their neighbourhoods and contribute to gender equality.  

In the past, urban planning cemented the segregation of space, so that public space was predominantly reserved for men and private space for women and girls. As a result, women and girls are often still excluded from participation and decision-making processes in urban development in many places as well as in decision-making processes at local and (inter)national level.

So, how can we make sure that urban development does not forget vulnerable citizens such as women and girls?

This session will explore best practice examples on how women, girls and marginalized groups can be included in urban planning and construction processes. It will reflect on regulatory instruments as well as participative approaches from city developments in the Global South. 

Because designing cities that work for women and girls will make cities safer, healthier, more vibrant, and more pleasant to live in for everyone. 

Keynote: Aziza Chaouni, Architect, Associate Professor of Architecture, University of Toronto. Founder of Aziza Chaouni Projects (ACP)

Moderation: Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi, City Diplomacy Lab

Speakers:

• Bijal Brahmbhatt, Director, Mahila Housing Trust 
• Ikbel Dridri, Senior Project Manager, Cities Alliance Tunisia
• Sri Husnaini Sofjan, Senior Program Advisor and Strategist, Huairou Commission
   

Watch the session recording on YouTube

The webinar is part of a peer learning series hosted by GIZ – on behalf of BMZ – and Cities Alliance, to strengthen local actors in their ability to act for socially just and climate-friendly urban transformation. The series will create a roadmap towards the World Urban Forum in November 2024 and discuss how subnational governments can be engaged more closely in the implementation of global development and climate agendas.