GPR2C integrates C20 debates
The G20 (Group of the twenty major global economies) will be held in November this year in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), to debate the governance of the global economy under the theme “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet”. As part of the G20 process, C20 is an...
GPR2C contributions to the Call for inputs: Access to information on climate change and human rights
In June 2024, the Global Platform for the Right to the City (GPR2C) members, notably Instituto Pólis (Brazil), Kota Kita (Indonesia) and DW Angola submitted contributions to the “Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the context of...
Ripess and GPR2C contributions to the call on Care as a Human Right
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...
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...
