On April 13th 2024, Ripess (the intercontinental network of continental networks committed to the promotion of Social Solidarity Economy) and the GPR2C (Global Platform for the Righto to the City answered to the Call for inputs for an expert workshop and a...
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The GPR2C celebrates 10 years advancing the Right to the City for all!
The Global Platform for the Right to the City (GPR2C) is gearing up to celebrate a fantastic milestone - our 10th anniversary in November 2024. We're planning various moments of...
The GPR2C joins 1500+ organizations worldwide to call on States to Support South Africa’s Genocide Convention Case Against Israel at the ICJ
Sign in English / firmar en castellano / leggere in italiano / euskaraz irakurri / lire en français / leia em português / auf Deutsch lesen / قراءة باللغة العربية On December 30, a group of organizations including the Black Alliance for Peace, the Palestinian...
GPR2C’s Year in Review: Celebrating Progress and Shaping Tomorrow
Dear friends, As we bid farewell to another year, the Global Platform for the Right to the City (GPR2C) reflects on a journey of unwavering commitment to fostering democratic, diverse, solidary, and sustainable cities, villages, and human settlements, acknowledged as...
RIPESS, WIEGO, Urgenci and Streetnet participate together with GPR2C for Diverse and Inclusive Economies on the World Day for the Right to the City
*Article originally published on Ripess webpage. Today, 31 October, Right to the City Day, marks the end of the month of ‘Urban October’ for which RIPESS, WIEGO, Urgenci and Streetnet have collaborated closely with the Global Platform for the Right to the City...
Housing policies from below at the ISHF2023
Barcelona. Photo by Aleksandar Pasaric on Pexels The International Social Housing Festival (ISHF) 2023 (Barcelona, 7-9 June 2023) was a space for exchanges and debates around different experiences and models to secure the provision of social and affordable housing,...
Why do we continue to advocate for the realisation of the NUA commitments?
Quito, Ecuador. Photo by Ariel Tutillo on Unsplash Because for the members and allies of the Global Platform for the Right to the City (GPR2C) it is a great responsibility, even if the obligation lies with States. It is a great responsibility because thanks to the...
Adoption of the UN Resolution: Promoting the social and solidarity economy for sustainable development
*Article originally published on RIPESS website. RIPESS’ contribution to the long road to success. Yvon Poirier // 18 april 2023 Today’s adoption by the United Nations General of resolution A/77/L.60 is a very significant achievement for our movement that has promoted...
The Commons as key component of the UCLG Pact for the Future
The Global Platform for the Right to the City (GPR2C) participated in the UCLG Annual Retreat (February, 2023), a week-long gathering that provides an opportunity for the key notes of the organization and partners to define synergies and develop actions in line with...
From Monopoly to Commonspoly: How Communities are Changing the Game
We know what the challenges are and we can see the solutions. It is up to us to re-invent the rules. From Monopoly to Commonspoly, communities of redistribution, solidarity, and care are changing the game. Article by Lorena Zárate and Sophia Torres, originally...