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The fifth session of the World Urban Forum 22-26 March 2010 in Rio de Janeiro promises to be live up to its reputation as the world's premier urban conference. Registration for the Forum, expected to attract over 10,000 participants from all over the world, opens soon.

Join the Forum E-debate on Equal Access to Shelter

The first e-Debate on Equal access to shelter takes place from 21 September - 12 October 2009. Each of the six e-Debates will be open for 3 weeks, during which we expect a heated discussion on the challenging issues that the moderators will be introducing! You have a chance to influence the debate.

Host a networking event

Networking events are an extremely popular component of the Forum, giving participants a unique opportunity to strengthen networks and build new partnerships to advance the sustainable urban development agenda. An estimated 150 networking events are planned for this Forum. Organizations who wish to host a networking event are invited to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Apply for the USD10,000 Lecture Award

Apply or nominate a candidate to receive the UN-HABITAT Lecture Award which recognizes some of the world's leading urban thinkers. The winner is invited! to present their lecture at the World Urban Forum. Deadline for submissions is 30 October 2009.

Location : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Contact : http://www.unhabitat.org/wuf

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