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Beijing+25, Gender Equality at the forefront of our agenda “Equality is critical but as an organised constituency, the role we play in promoting equality is organised around the notion of political participation, the role of women in local…
The World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments, our constituency’s political mechanism to the international arena, has formally met twice over the last six months: Once, at the World Assembly of Local and Regional Leaders in Durban in November…
At the 10th edition of the World Urban Forum, a dedicated UNACLA meeting took place in which Mayor of Kazan, Ilsur Metshin, took office as Chair, marking the start of a new era of UNACLA in the implementation decade. “It is with honor and…
The Local and Regional Governments Roundtable that took place in WUF 10 was a powerful moment for our constituency, allowing for direct exchanges among mayors, ministers, and other high-level representatives of national governments.   Set…
“Local governments are key leaders of change and innovation. They also bring together all sectors in their communities and raise awareness on the global goals to ensure a sustainable future for all communities” Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive…
A high-level delegation of The Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments will gather at the Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF 10) that will be held from 8-13 February 2020 in Abu Dhabi, with the aim to secure the voices of our…