“Thinking Globally, Acting Locally”

Mayor Marte Mjøs Persen Marte Mjøs Persen is the Mayor of the City of Bergen in Norway and has been involved in human rights in one form or another throughout … Read More

Addressing Human Rights: From Gwangju to the UN

Interview with Todd Howland Interviewed by Younglee Han. We often confer respect on the basis of the job title one holds without regard to their journey to get there. Mr. … Read More

Gwangju’s Human Rights Forum

Co-organized by UCLG.Contributed by the UCLG-CSIPDHR Secretariat. The UCLG Committee on Social Inclusion, Participatory Democracy, and Human Rights (UCLG-CSIPDHR) is a global platform to advance local government networking on human … Read More

The 10th World Human Rights Cities Forum Programs

Human Rights in the City of Light

WHRCF-10 Is Coming to Town The World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF), marking its 10th anniversary this year, will be held under the theme of “The Future of Human Rights … Read More

Swedish Ambassador

Swedish Ambassador Lars Danielsson discusses his ideas and perspective on current Korean society and the challenges Korean people are working to resolve.

Everybody’s Business

Toronto Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell is a strong advocate for equality and overcoming poverty. She promotes the concept of building strong supportive communities.

World Human Rights Cities Forum 2014 Invites You

“Towards a Global Alliance of Human Rights Cities Forum” is this years theme. Find out how you can take part in this global discussion and development of human rights understandings!