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Training local civil society organizations on international mechanisms for human rights protection (Barcelona)

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Last 22 and 23 May, the Committee co-organized the first edition of a training session on how the work of local human rights defenders and civil society organizations can benefit from international mechanisms for human rights protection. This event was open to more than twenty human rights defense organizations based in the Catalan capital, and was held in...

Global Compact on Migration: What are the next steps for local and regional governments?

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Source: UCLG The process of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), which started in September 2017 through the New York Declaration on Migrants and Refugees in line with the commitments made in the 2030 Agenda and, subsequently, in the New Urban Agenda, is now reaching its end, as the last inter-governmental negotiation will be held in...

2018 edition of the World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF)

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

We are pleased to announce you that the 8th edition of the World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) will take place next 18-21 October in Gwangju (South Korea). The Forum is held under the initiative and support of the Metropolitan Government of Gwangju, as a way to provide a bridge between meaningful experiences from the four corners of the earth on human rights...

18th International Conference of the International Observatory on Participatory Democracy

Wednesday, 06 June 2018

Source: UCLG – United Cities and Local Governments We are pleased to announce that the 18th International Conference of the International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (IOPD) will be held in Barcelona on 25, 26 and 27 November. Each year, a local government member of the IOPD calls the International Conference to discuss, share experiences and...

Local governments launch an appeal for rights-based strategies on housing and migrations (Policy Council on the Right to the City)

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Co-chairs and Councilors of the Policy Council on the Right to the City of UCLG expressed a strong commitment in regards to human rights-based strategies on housing and migration. They did so on the 2nd edition of this recently created “consultation mechanism” of UCLG, which met last 23-24 May in the framework of Strasbourg's Executive Bureau. The Council was...

Winners of the 3rd International Award UCLG - MEXICO City - Culture 21

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Source: Committee on Culture – Agenda 21 Culture The International Award UCLG - Mexico City - Culture 21, coorganized by UCLG, Mexico City and the Committee on Culture of UCLG, recognises leading cities and individuals that have distinguished themselves through their contribution to culture and sustainable cities. The Award also recognises the leadership of Mexico...

HIC and the Global Platform for the Right to the City at the High Level Political Forum

Monday, 28 May 2018

Source: HIC – Global Platform for the Right to the City The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is the main United Nations platform on sustainable development and it has a central role in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level. The meeting of the high-level political...

Local governments from the FAMSI network reaffirm their commitment to implement policies on migration that respect human rights

Wednesday, 23 May 2018

The Andalusian Fund of Municipalities for International Solidarity – FAMSI organized last 15 May in Seville “Andalucía Integradora: City networks as an instrument to foster local action and social cohesion”; an event aimed at fostering the exchange between local government and experts on local experiences and challenges regarding social inclusion policies for...

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