For the government of Tandil, human rights are a fundamental basis for building a more just, free, peaceful, and egalitarian society. That is why we strive not only to guarantee access to basic services (housing, water, health, education) but also to include sectors of the population that suffer different types of inequality such as migrants, women, and the LGBTIQ+ community. Although human rights are universal and inherent to people, our government works to guarantee them through the fight against discrimination, racism and violence, and the promotion of healthy eating and access to education, work, and health.
We believe that access to work dignifies, that education is truly the tool for social transformation, and that a good public health system and the promotion of healthy eating are essential to improve quality of life and human well-being.
Moreover, we understand that human rights are in constant evolution in the face of global transformations (pandemic, digital era, geopolitical conflicts, environmental crisis), so as a local government we promote access to the new generation of rights (part of the Pact for the Future), such as digital, extraterritorial, environmental rights, among others; with a cross-cutting focus on the right to the city.
In this sense, local and regional governments have a crucial role in the protection and promotion of human rights, that is, they are key actors to guarantee their respect through the design of public policies that support basic needs and promote a more sustainable future for their citizens. This importance of local governments lies in the proximity between the public administration and the citizens, with rulers being at the forefront of the demands of the territory’s inhabitants. In this regard, LRGs must foster spaces for deliberation and public policy formulation together with the various sectors and actors of civil society such as the University, Non-Governmental Organizations, Unions, the private sector, social organizations, neighborhood committees, among others. This way, while the local government gathers various demands, it also expands its vision of human rights and incorporates human rights protection and promotion policy into the social fabric.
Firstly, we believe it is appropriate to join the global Campaign as a local government because it is necessary to increase the visibility of human rights protection and promotion policies at the local level and, at the same time, to promote them internationally through cooperation among all LRGs. Thus, the possibility of networking and the creation of a human rights cities movement is an attractive proposal for Tandil, as we will be able to exchange territorial experiences and share different approaches and proposals for the promotion of human rights. Additionally, it is important to strengthen and expand the international human rights movement that UCLG seeks to create through the Committee on Social Inclusion, Participatory Democracy and Human Rights (CSIPDHR), and to that end we want to contribute with initiatives and ideas, as well as benefit from those of other local governments and city networks.
Assisted Self-construction Housing Program with Mutual Help: Its objective is to support vulnerable families in accessing their own housing, so the plan combines assistance from the Municipal State with the labor contribution of the beneficiaries. Once the registration stage is complete, the selection of beneficiaries is done through a lottery in the presence of a public notary: Read more
We Have Childhood in Tandil (TITAN): The TITAN Program is based on the principle that every newborn should receive proper nutrition and hygienic health care during their first three years of life, ensuring access to food and basic supplies that allow for the healthy growth and development of infants: Read more
Tandil Studies: A program aimed at secondary, higher education students, and those in various educational and vocational training pathways; it consists of two components: socioeconomic scholarships and access to internet connection. In addition, connectivity points are created in different public spaces and internet is provided to libraries and schools: Read more here and here