Bègles

REGION
Europe
COUNTRY
France
YEAR OF JOINING THE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
2022
LOCAL / REGIONAL LEADER
Clément Rossignol Puech, Mayor
MANDATE DURATION
6 years
TYPE OF GOVERNMENT
City/Municipality
POPULATION RANGE
Towns, small cities, and rural areas with up to 50,000 inhabitants
VISION AS HUMAN RIGHTS CITY / TERRITORY

 

Why is the role of local authorities essential in promoting, realizing, and respecting human rights?

The duty to lead by example and, very often, to act as the last safety net for many residents. It is the duty of the local authority to support them in living a life of dignity within the territory. 

 

Why are human rights relevant values and a useful framework for guiding local action?

Humanism and solidarity are deeply rooted in our values and naturally define our policy of welcoming and including all people living in our territory, regardless of origin, with dignity. This policy is highly diversified: social support, republican sponsorship, registration of residence and school enrollment, numerous solidarity actions carried out with various local partners. As a result, the communal sense of living together is enriched and strengthened.

 

MOTIVATIONS TO JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

 

To join an international movement of actors facing similar challenges, be part of this synergy, share good practices, and communicate our experiences.

 

HUMAN RIGHTS LOCAL POLICIES, MECHANISMS AND PROGRAMS

 

  • A food policy with a strong emphasis on raising awareness about healthy eating, including the provision and caring of shared garden plots, the creation of a catering/solidarity kitchen service involving volunteers and offering local, unprocessed meals, etc.

  • Enhanced presence of municipal services to support people living in squats, in coordination with territorial partners such as local associations and other institutions.

  • Provision of housing for refugees or families in irregular situations.