World Organization of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)

Organisation mondiale des cités et gouvernements locaux unis (CGLU)
Organización Mundial de Ciudades y Gobiernos Locales Unidos

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URL: https://uclg.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedCitiesAndLocalGovernments
RSS Feed: https://www.uclg.org/en/rss.xml
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-cities-and-local-governments-uclg-/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UCLG11

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Founded

2004-05-05 Paris France

History

Founded by merger of H-XB2736 - International Union of Local Authorities (IULA) and H-XB3391 - World Federation of United Cities (UTO).

Aims

Through the activities of members, promote a fair, sustainable and united society, based on local democracy, autonomy and decentralization, and focused on the general interest and that of citizens. In concrete terms: strengthen the role of local authorities so as to contribute to resolving current great challenges and to obtain recognition of this role within the international system; act in favour of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; promote strong and effective local and regional authorities and representative national associations; encourage peace through 'city diplomacy'; promote innovation and the strengthening of local governance.

Events

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Structure

General Assembly. World Council. Executive Bureau, including President, 4 Co-Presidents, Elected Treasurer and Secretary General.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals **

GOAL 1: No PovertyGOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 13: Climate ActionGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

UIA Org ID

XF6714

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