root, Author at Global Cities Hub

December 6, 2022 6:45 pm

Urbanization and climate change: what challenges for the countries from the “Global south”?

On 6 December, the Geneva Cities Hub has been invited to contribute to an event organized by Helvetas on “Urbanization and climate change: what challenges for the countries from the “Global south”?”.

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December 6, 2022 1:15 pm

Cities for refugees: places of economic productivity, participation and wellbeing

Av. de la Paix 9, and Online

With a focus on refugee hosting in cities of East Africa and the Middle East, this event on Tuesday, 6 December will include the first public presentation of emerging findings from a ground-breaking large-scale study comparing refugee wellbeing, livelihoods and enterprise in camps and urban areas.

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November 30, 2022 1:00 pm

Artificial Intelligence and Children & Youth

Av. de la Paix 9, and Online

The aim of this workshop is to identify a strategic approach to drive change in AI practices to protect children and youth.

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November 29, 2022 1:30 pm

Human rights of the Rapa Nui people during the COVID-19 pandemic: Local government & business experiences

Av. de la Paix 9, and Online

It is of particular importance to hear the voice of local and regional governments in the international fora, including business & human rights. This is particularly striking in the areas of water and sanitation, transport, trade, telecommunications, and energy production.

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World Economic Forum (WEF)

Geneva

The WEF is the international organization for public-private cooperation. It provides a platform for leaders from all stakeholder groups – businesses, governments and civil society – to come together and drive positive change, including in cities which are faced with numerous challenges brought by urbanization.

Institution: WEF

November 15, 2022 12:45 pm

Mayors, human rights and the United Nations Universal Periodic Review

Palais des Nations, Room XXII & Online

Geneva Cities Hub and several partners have recently launched a Coalition for the participation LRGs in the UPR. The coalition seeks to promote the involvement of LRGs in the UPR, to garner support for human rights at all levels of governments and enhance their implementation on the ground.

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Urbanization and climate change: what challenges for the countries from the “Global south”?

Cities for refugees: places of economic productivity, participation and wellbeing

Artificial Intelligence and Children & Youth

Human rights of the Rapa Nui people during the COVID-19 pandemic: Local government & business experiences

World Economic Forum (WEF)

Mayors, human rights and the United Nations Universal Periodic Review

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