Happy New Year from the International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels under the auspices of UNESCO!
As we open a new year, the many things we achieved together with our partners in 2025 provide us with the energy for the work ahead.
Curious about what’s next? Explore our 2026 Work Programme, where you’ll find a detailed overview of our plans – from researching and monitoring human rights to capacity building and facilitating knowledge exchange. One thing is certain: in 2026, we will continue to focus on making cities and human settlements more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable through a human rights-based approach.
We are also thrilled to kick off the year with our distinguished partners and our most anticipated event: the 5th Academy and Conference “Human Rights Go Local: What Works” taking place from 2–5 February 2026 on “Local Governments and Human Rights-Based Budgeting: Pathways to Accountability”. The best part? You can be a part of it! Register now!
You might also be interested in our new publication “Local Governments and Human Rights-Based Approaches to Budgeting: Pathways to Accountability” serving as an input to the Academy with contributions by UNESCO, UN-Habitat, UN OHCHR, Council of Europe, UCLG, African Local Government Academy, Austin, Cascais, Gothenburg, Lathi, Milwaukee County, Naga City, Porto Alegre, Rosario and Vienna.
