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In the Local Policies section you will find a compilation of local government policies on human rights, the right to the city, housing and other key topics for local social inclusion and participatory democracy agendas. Our search engine will allow you to select practices according to more specific categories or types of contents, including more than sixty case studies developed within the Inclusive Cities Observatory initiative (a joint endeavour by the UCLG-CSIPDHR, the University College of London and the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra). The Resources section of this Knowledge Hub gathers useful publications, policy documents, international declarations and valuable learning resources.
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Human Rights Defenders' Cities
A human rights solidarity initiative by local governments from the Catalan Fund for Cooperation (Fons Català).
Long-term Unemployed caring for the Elderly
Long-term unemployed excluded from the labour market were trained as social workers. Case study written in 2010.
Urban Renewal of Aglomerado da Serra
Fostering inclusion and improving the quality of life of families living in the Favela da Serra. Case study written in 2007.
A space of solidarity with refugees
The Amel House for Human Rights seeks to fill knowledge and educational gaps surrounding human rights.
Barcelona's Local Office for Non-Discrimination
An innovative policy mechanism aimed at protecting and promoting the human rights of all Barcelona residents.
The Human Rights Policy of Barcelona (2010)
A look into the municipal human rights protection system of Barcelona. Case study written in 2010.
Radio Sigida Joli: Building the Community
A community radio experience fostering social cohesion and youth empowerement in Bamako. Case study written in 2010.
Voices and insights from Indonesia’s rising human rights cities movement
An overview of local human rights implementation in Indonesia, with a focus on the Wonosobo Regency experience.
Charleroi's Local Omdusperson
The city of Charleroi, in Belgium, counts with an advance local omdusperson institution fostering proximity-based access to justice.
Local Strategy for Free Public Transport
Implementing a free public transport system to address spatial inequalities. Case study written in 2010.
Integrated Management of the Microbasins and Protected Natural Areas
Design of a peri-urban natural corridor based on participatory methodologies. Case study written in 2010.
Badr Nazzal: Bringing the local community and refugees together
A urban upgrading experience promoting the inclusion of refugees and social cohesion in Amman.