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“Mayors are at the forefront of urban health leadership”

On 2 October, the GCH provided a unique opportunity for mayors to meet with Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization (see his remarks here). In this interview, he shares his views on urban health, the role of local governments, and the future of multilateralism. What is the main message specifically Mayors should take …

Interview of Kanop Ketchart, Mayor of Nakhon Si Thammarat

Kanop Ketchart, Mayor of Nakhon Si Thammarat, granted the Global Cities Hub an interview, following his participation at the 3rd Forum of Mayors (2-3 October 2023, Geneva). Read about the Mayor’s perspective on the international engagement of his city. What will you bring back home from your experience in Geneva? Having the chance to visit Geneva provided …

Interview of Yousef Alshawarbeh, Mayor of Amman

Dr. Yousef Alshawarbeh, Mayor of Ammann and member of the Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments granted the Global Cities Hub an interview, following his participation at the 3rd Forum of Mayors (2-3 October 2023, Geneva). Read about the Mayor’s perspective on the international engagement of his city. What you will bring back home from …

Interview of Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David, Governor of La Union

Governor of La Union Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David granted Geneva Cities Hub an interview. This is a follow-up to her participation at the Mayors’ High-Level Presentations during the WSIS Forum 2023 in Geneva. What was the purpose of your visit to Geneva and what was its highlight? I had the privilege of being invited by the …

Interview of Axel Grael, Mayor of Niterói

Mayor of Niterói Axel Grael granted Geneva Cities Hub an interview. This is a follow-up to his participation at the event “Mayors, human rights and the United Nations Universal Periodic Review”, on 15 November 2022, in Geneva. What was the purpose of your visit to Geneva and what was its highlight? I was invited by …