 Respect for human rights.
December 2011.
This publication describes local practices to promote human rights, with an emphasis on how municipalities can have an influence internationally. |
International support for civilian peace initiatives.
September 2011.
In any armed conflict a variety of civil initiatives are usually launched to overcome the causes of the conflict and to limit the destruction it causes. This publication describes some of these initiatives and provides resources that can be used to support these peace initiatives. |
Fostering active citizenship in young people.
June 2011.
This publication presents the Service-Learning methodology, which can be used to strengthen ties between schools and the local community, and foster active citizenship in young people. |
Urbicide and post-war rehabilitation.
March 2011.
This publication presents the main reconstruction and rehabilitation tasks that local governments can implement in a post-war context. |
Track II diplomacy in municipalities.
December 2010.
This publication describes some of the tasks that municipalities can perform to promote peace negotiations. |
Art and Peace in the city.
September 2010.
"Art and peace in the city" reflects on the role that art can play to support peace, and the contribution that city governments can make to promote it. |
Preventing urban violence.
July 2010.
This publication presents a wide range of initiatives aimed at local governments to reduce direct violence in the city and improve its citizens’ sense of security. |
Divided cities, walls and bridges.
May 2010.
This publication gives an overview of the divided cities and towns around the world and the specifics of managing this kind of municipality. |
Foster interculturality.
March 2010.
Growing diversity in cities requires intercultural policies that recognize cultures as something valuable and make an effort to foster constructive interaction between people. |
Refugees.
November 2009.
Historically some cities have stood out as refugee cities. Today, even more so, receiving refugees is an enormous challenge for cities. |
Municipal cooperation for peace .
November 2008.
What do cities have to take into account when they are involved in international cooperation that takes place in a context of tension or armed conflict? This publication provides some answers. |
Cooperate with Israeli and Palestinian towns . September 2008.
After a brief introduction to the armed conflict in Israel-Palestine, the paper analyzes what the major impacts on cities are and presents some ideas on different practices that are currently being used. |
Culture of Peace . July 2008.
The publication proposes ways to not cooperate with violence and instead promote the Culture of Peace, according to the "Plan of Action for a Culture of Peace" approved by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1999. |
Ban nuclear weapons . May 2008.
Publication that presents the problem of nuclear weapons. It shows some best practices developed locally, and provides information about campaigns and other resources for city governments. |
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