An international conference on “The role of youth in urban planning in the decolonization process” is being held within the framework of the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG).
According to Oxu.Az, the conference is the first international event of the Global South Youth Platform, established by youth from various countries on the initiative of BIG.
For the first time, the UN Youth Office is also represented at the conference.
The event brings together members of the Global South Youth Platform, including young researchers, international law specialists, healthcare professionals, representatives of pro-independence political parties and organizations, youth leaders, and university students from 22 countries, representing former and current colonies.
