The Outcome Document of the 2024 Academy and Conference “Human Rights Go Local: What Works” is now also available with explanatory remarks as a digital and print version.
PDF: Outcome Document and Explanatory Remarks 2024
The fourth edition of the Academy and Conference “Human Rights Go Local: What Works” was convened from 5 to 8 February 2024 and aims at demonstrating and synthesising innovative approaches and proven practices for protecting and promoting human rights at the local level, with the goal of making cities and human settlements more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The edition was titled “Accountability in Action: Human Rights Action Plans of Local Governments.” The event gathered representatives of international organisations, local authorities, human rights practitioners from all relevant sectors and members of the next generation professionals to address the central role of local Human Rights Action Plans in promoting accountability. A total of 81 participants used their wealth of knowledge to exchange on the development and implementation of Human Rights Action Plans. They discussed practical aspects of anchoring human rights in local action plans, designing and implementing participatory processes for this purpose and ensuring effective monitoring of local Human Rights Action Plans. Through this collaborative dialogue and exchange, the Academy equipped local governments with the necessary tools to promote accountability effectively and efficiently.
