As the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council concluded recently, it marked a milestone with the adoption of impactful resolutions focused on local governance. Central to all discussions regarding local and regional governments, was the Council’s unique resolution dedicated exclusively to Local Government and Human Rights.
We were truly honoured to have such distinguished speakers at our Peace Panel “Building Peace through an Urban Lens”, held on October 17th in the framework of the Geneva Peace Week. Most sincere thanks to Mayor Issa Kassis, AlHakam Shaar, Antonio Sampaio for their compelling presentations. It was fascinating to hear what peace means at …
President of GCH, Sami Kanaan addressed the 47th session of the Congress of Local and Regional authorities at the Council of Europe. He highlighted that the vast majority of themes addressed by States within the UN and other multilateral organizations are relevant at the local level. If member states begin to better realize that it is in …
On October 11, 2024, the Global Cities Hub participated in a special session hosted by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK). The event was part of NHRCK’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the engagement of local governments with UN human rights mechanisms, with the goal of improving human rights implementation at the local level.
Following last year’s successful event, the Global Cities Hub brought together Mayors and Deputy Mayors with leaders from UNECE, UNCTAD, UNHCR, and WHO, on the margins of the Fourth Forum of Mayors. The discussion covered critical topics such as refugee inclusion, sustainable urbanization, urban health, and trade development. Each leader underscored the importance of local governments as key partners in making a tangible impact on people’s lives, highlighting the pivotal role cities play in addressing global challenges. City leaders, in turn, expressed their readiness to collaborate with international organizations to tackle these pressing challenges.
The 4th Forum of Mayors titled the Cities’ Summit of the Future concluded with great success. It brought together around 400 participants – including more than 50 mayors – from cities and member States from all over the world, various UN entities, other intergovernmental organizations, as well as NGOs and academia. The Forum is in full expansion and its further development will consolidate it as a prime example of inclusive multilateralism where all levels of government collaborate to build a better future for all and leave no one and no place behind.
A landmark workshop on “Action-Oriented Plans for Implementing Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs)” brought together mayors and city representatives from across the globe to share their experiences on localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as every year, on the margin of the 2024 United Nations Forum of Mayors
At the margin of the 4th UN Forum of Mayors, a key side event titled “Solutions for the Triple Planetary Crisis” convened city leaders, UN representatives, and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) experts to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The event underscored the importance of leveraging expertise …
As the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft a new pandemic treaty is about to close, it is high time that we reflect upon what’s (not) in there for local and regional governments.
During the 57th session of the Human Rights Council, at the event titled “Toxics, Zero Waste, Women, and Human Rights,” the Global Cities Hub emphasized the crucial role of local and regional governments in addressing waste management and inclusiveness policies. The Hub advocated for greater cooperation among UN agencies, such as OHCHR and UNEP, to merge human rights mechanisms with environmental expertise. By fostering mixed mandates the UN could address toxins and waste more effectively, ensuring that LRGs can engage more seamlessly in …
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