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Human
settlements is a field that encompasses many topics related to adequate shelter
and urbanization. The concept of human settlements implies a holistic way of
viewing shelter and urbanization, including the basic services, planning and
management that relate to ensuring adequate shelter. Crises such as
disasters and climate change impact adequate shelter, and needs such as good
health, livelihoods and secure land tenure are affected by the sustainability
of adequate shelter.
Within
each of the themes, the documents and discussions on the portal will focus on
the gendered nature of the issues, the particular experience of women in
relation to the issues as well as the way that women are working as women to
confront the issues.
Women have an important role to play in the attainment of sustainable human
settlements. Nevertheless, as a result of a number of factors, including
the persistent and increasing burden of poverty on women and discrimination
against women, women face particular constraints in obtaining adequate shelter
and in fully participating in decision-making related to sustainable human
settlements. The empowerment of women and their full and equal
participation in political, social and economic life, the improvement of health
and the eradication of poverty are essential to achieving sustainable human
settlements.
- The Habitat Agenda