Our over 25 years of work for human rights includes the organisation of countless forums, academies, and conferences, all dedicated to enhancing human rights around the world. In this blog post we will explore how the 2015 Forum “Focusing on Human Rights” has inspired the methods and setting of our current Academy and Conference series “Human Rights Go Local: What Works”.
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Strengthening Ties: Delegation from Gwangju Visits the International Centre
On 24 July 2025, the International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels welcomed a delegation from Gwangju, Korea, during their visit to Graz. This visit aimed at strengthening the longstanding collaboration between the UNESCO Chair and Centre in Graz and the Gwangju International Center, which was established particularly through co-hosting the Human Rights Paper Session at the World Human Rights City Forum (WHRCF) in Gwangju. Furthermore, it enhanced the international partnership focused on amplifying local and regional voices in the field of human rights.
Building Human Rights Cities and Human Rights Budgeting: Insights from Geneva
In the week of 21 July 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) hosted a series of meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at continuing the dialogue on the realization of human rights at the local level. Representatives from the International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels were invited to join discussions with mayors and local governments regarding their experiences, challenges, and best practices in implementing economic, social, and cultural rights, particularly in the context of becoming a Human Rights City.
The UNESCO Centre at FairStyria Day
On 24 June, the Province of Styria hosted the 20th edition of its FairStyria Day in the Joanneum Quarter in Graz. This annual event focuses on development policy and provides a platform to showcase the efforts of Styrian associations and organisations working towards global justice.
SAVE THE DATE: Academy and Coference from 2 to 5 February 2026
To further strengthen our international ties and promote international discourse on accountability in human rights we have been diligently working on our next edition of the Academy and Conference Series “Human Rights Go Local – What Works”.
