The Human Rights Cities Network is an online platform promoting the development of human rights in Europe and beyond. It aims to help make human rights a reality for every citizen – and in every city – within the European Union. It also fosters participatory democracy and social justice, by leaving no one behind.
About the network
About the network
The network helps implement the full spectrum of human rights for people living in urban settings, by supporting cities and political decision-makers. It also connects them with Human Rights Cities practitioners, who can contribute to the development of concepts, guiding practices and operational strategies, to enhance human rights. Professionalism, inclusive governance and a clear human rights perspective are essential principles. Ultimately, the network promotes a model where human rights are used to redefine the city as a more liveable space.
Mission and Vision
Our vision is to help make human rights a reality for every citizen, in every city; and in doing so to foster participatory democracy and social justice.
Objectives
- Create an interactive community of human rights cities practitioners in Europe
- Exchange locally-developed best practices and lessons learned at city level
- Support cities and key actors to connect, promote and scale up the development of human rights cities
- Advance a guiding philosophy, principles and models that are linked to relevant instruments and policies at the national, European and international level
- Tackle the challenges and provide solutions that can lead to the successful development of human rights cities
