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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...

The Right to the City in a land in conflict: the situation of Palestinian cities 70 years after the "Nakba"

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the “Nakba”, this article recalls the words of the Mayor of the Palestinian city of Bethlehem, Anton Salman, who took part, at the invitation of the Committee and its co-chair city of Gwangju, in the World Human Rights Cities Forum: a space of exchange and solidarity between local governments and communities committed to...

A global call to implement housing strategies from a human rights perspective: The UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing publishes her annual report

Wednesday, 09 May 2018

The UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing presented her 2018 annual report at the last session of the Human Rights Council, held in March 2018. Special Rapporteur Farha welcomed government initiatives to implement rights-based housing strategies, yet stressed the need to continue to advance national commitments and international agendas attention in this regard...

Strasbourg 2018 - Executive Bureau

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Source: UCLG The United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Executive Bureau will be held on 23-26 May at the European Parliament headquarters in Strasbourg, France, under the invitation of the Mayor of the city, and UCLG Co-President Roland Ries. The highlights of the programme: The Business session of the Executive Bureau will be held on 25 May from 14:30 to 18:...

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