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100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
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Eurocities Academy: Practical tools for Urban Food Policy
People need better access to healthy food. This is how the Eurocities Academy helps cities act with practical tools and peer learning.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Against discrimination, towards equality
From Hannover, Helsinki, Berlin and Ljubljana, women facing a variety of discriminatory factors share their experiences in their journey in politics.
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Women at the coal face
Cities across Europe are mining the female experience to focus on gender justice this International Women's day.
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Inspiring young women leaders
Women worldwide hold just 24% of senior leadership positions. Birmingham's 'Young Women into Leadership' aims to change that and to inspire young women to make history.
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Stopping sexual harassment on public transport
"It's not your fault." Aix-Marseille's new campaign to stop sexual harassment and violence starts from where many violations begin: on public transport.
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Sports and gender equality in Linkoping
In Linkoping, a major sports event is the starting point for a more gender-equal society.
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Cities rally around Ukraine
Local leaders are multiplying their voices in support of Ukraine with messages, aid, donations and solidarity offers while draping themselves in yellow and blue.
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Women’s city of the future
Gender equality has been actively addressed by cities all over Europe, acting in all areas of daily life. However, gender inequality is still deeply based and structurally anchored in our society.
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How to eradicate homelessness by 2030
Cities are playing a key role in combatting homelessness and they should be further included in national and EU plans to tackle housing problems, says Rachel Streefland , Deputy Mayor for Wellbeing, Asylum and Integration in Utrecht.
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Cities build bridges for Ukrainian refugees
In response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, cities are stepping up their preparations to put in place reception structures for people fleeing conflict.
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As energy prices soar, cities step in
The current energy crisis is a hard test to face for low-income households. Through crowdfunding and long-term solutions, cities are offering residents a helping hand with soaring utility bills.
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