We are very pleased to invite you to attend our multi-day online Academy and Conference “Human Rights Go Local”. It offers the possibility to exchange with local authorities and human rights experts from across the globe! The event will discuss “Accountability in Action – Human Rights Action Plans of Local Governments” and is held online in English from 5 to 8 February 2024.
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Graz Stands Out: Europe’s First Human Rights City Takes the Spotlight at Seoul Conference
In November 2023, Graz took part in an International Human Rights Conference held in Seoul. Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Paris Principle, the event provided a timely platform to address contemporary human rights challenges.
Delegation visit from the National Human Rights Commission of Korea
In late August 2023, the International Centre in Graz welcomed a delegation from the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) to exchange ideas, approaches, as well as challenges and successful case studies pertaining to the advancement of human rights at the local level.
Enhancing human rights capacity-building for local governments
Cities lead by example when it comes to transparent, participatory and accountable governance including budgets in order to build urban societies free from fear and free from want.
The Centre as consulting partner for local governments
The UNESCO competency centre for human rights offers services for a human rights-based fulfillment of administrative tasks. The Centre offers relevant education and training and is happy to advise you on the development, elaboration, and negotiation of municipal Human Rights Action Plans.
