Promoting Inclusion and Non-Discrimination through Structured Monitoring The Municipality of Braga is implementing the IN LOCO project, which focuses on promoting the inclusion of migrants through targeted support services and awareness-raising activities. By working with both migrant communities and professionals, the project seeks to reduce inequalities and strengthen social cohesion at the local level. The […]
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The Human Rights Cities Network is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming online event! More than a webinar, through this exchange we aim to: 💪 Encourage local authorities and civil societies to adapt 🤝 Help them to reflect on how they can implement a monitoring system ✍ Share knowledge & experiences on good
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Strengthening Equal Access to Socio-Educational Services The municipality of Benalmádena is implementing the Corresponsables Project, a socio-educational initiative designed to support minors and young people, particularly those in vulnerable situations or facing difficulties in school integration. By combining targeted educational support with reintegration mechanisms such as the Expelled Students Classroom, the project ensures that no
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In 2025, the Human Rights Cities Network (HRCN) consolidated its role as a key European actor in strengthening human rights and democratic participation at the local level. Building on the momentum of 2024, the organisation moved from project design and experimentation into implementation, standardisation, and capacity-building at scale. Read our full report here:
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The Human Rights Cities Network (HRCN) joined Mila Paspalanova, Anti-racial Discrimination Advisor for Europe from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at Discriminatie.nl Provincie Utrecht, from 21 to 23 May 2025, to engage in a series of in-depth discussions with representatives from the municipalities of Amersfoort, Nieuwegein, and Zeist. These
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Building the Map! The DeCiDE Core Indicators and Monitoring & Evaluation Matrix DeCiDE: The Monitoring Journey, is a five-part series of guiding webinars designed to accompany cities through the full cycle of the Human Rights Standardized Monitoring System (SMS) — from concept to practice. The series is part of the “Boost Democratic Participation in
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REGISTER HERE! DeCiDE: The Monitoring Journey, is a five-part series of guiding webinars designed to accompany cities through the full cycle of the Human Rights Standardized Monitoring System (SMS) — from concept to practice. The series is part of the “Boost Democratic Participation in Cities to Recharge Democracy in Europe” – DeCiDE project. This
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The Monitoring Journey, a five-part series of guiding webinars designed to accompany cities through the full cycle of the Human Rights Monitoring System (SMS) — from concept to practice. The series supports cities in co-developing and testing a participatory monitoring framework grounded in human rights principles, data, and inclusive governance. Through interactive exchanges and
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In 2024, the Human Rights Cities Network (HRCN) made significant strides in expanding its reach, strengthening partnerships to advance human rights initiatives in cities across Europe. Activities focused on fostering collaboration, promoting knowledge exchange, and implementing impactful projects that enhanced democratic participation and human rights monitoring at the local level. Through strategic partnerships, new projects,
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📢 Save the Date! DeCiDE to Celebrate Diversity – Cities Taking Action Against Discrimination On 23 September, 16:00–17:30 CET, we’ll be hosting a webinar exploring how cities can take action against discrimination and foster more inclusive communities. The webinar is part of the DeCiDE project broader effort to co-produce a standardized local human rights monitoring
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