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07 July 2026 08:00

Mayors’ Events at WSIS Forum & AI for Good Summit 2026

Geneva
Join the Mayors' events and 150+ other sessions World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and AI for Good Summit 2026, held in Geneva on 6-11 July 2026. They will convene stakeholders to accelerate progress in digital cooperation and to unlock AI’s potential to serve humanity. The first Global Dialogue on AI Governance will also provide an inclusive platform to discuss critical issues concerning AI.
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07 July 2026 10:00

GCH @ HLPF 2026

New York, USA
Find out how the Global Cities Hub will engage with the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026, held in New York in July. The HLPF 2026 will focus on SDG6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG7- Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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12 October 2026 10:00

6th meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors

WIPO, Geneva
Join over 60 mayors from all over the world at the 6th meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors “Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future”. Bring your local perspectives to the discussions on sustainable cities, water and sanitation, innovation and creativity, affordable and clean energy, housing, Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) and more!
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The Global Cities Hub is at the forefront of linking LRGs and international organizations to address the most pressing challenges faced by urban centers worldwide. Engaged in a diverse array of initiatives, GCH fosters collaboration among cities,  mayors and city networks to strengthen inclusive multilateralism in the Geneva ecosystem, including the United Nations. Our work spans critical areas including environment and climate change, smart city development, protection of human rights, and promotion of urban health. By facilitating knowledge exchange and joint action, we aim to create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments for all.

 

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Local Governments and Peaceful Protest

At UN Human Rights Council side event on peaceful protest, the GCH argued that the recognition of the role of local and regional governments (LRGs) need strengthening. As LRGs make practical decisions on crowd management, public safety, and policing, GCH proposed the creation a concise guide for officials to ensure human rights-compliant protest management.

GCH and WeGO Renew Partnership to Advance Inclusive Multilateralism

Today, the Global Cities Hub (GCH) and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming a partnership driven by a shared conviction: cities and local and regional governments have a vital role to play in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity.

Human Rights: Change comes from the ground up!

The GCH co-organised, together with the Geneva Human Rights Hub and partners, an event marking the 20th of the UN Human Rights Council. The event highlighted that participation is not an end in itself. Does broader engagement help the HRC achieve greater impact through stronger implementation, more effective follow-up and better prevention of human rights violations?
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