More than half of the world’s population lives in cities. Rapid urbanization limits access to housing, basic infrastructure and quality essential services. In view of the 2023 High-level political forum and the preparation of Voluntary National Reviews by Member States, including on SDG11, UNICEF formulated key asks to all governments to develop requires systematic policy and programmatic responses for building child-responsive sustainable cities and communities at local and national levels.
Goal 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Goal 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable