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in Cities International is a place of trade for the various partners concerned by
issues related to gender equality and women's place in cities on five
continents. Its main objectives are:
· Develop a network of trade internationally on women's participation in development towns and communities and taking into account the gender approach in municipal management;
· Encourage the development of trade between different areas (women's groups, NGOs, cities and municipalities, research, private sector, media, international bodies, etc.).
· Organize activities to share expertise, training, promotion of good practices, as well as seminars and conferences;
· Promote trade between local authorities in this field;
· Advise local governments, national and international bodies involved working in the field of gender equality and the management of cities and communities.
In the current context of the increasing role of cities to global issues of
women's participation in urban development and taking into account the
different needs of women and men in urban management are at the heart of the
challenges must be met for either setting up a "good urban
governance".
Since the early 90s and especially in the aftermath of the global conferences of the United Nations on Women (Beijing 1995) and cities (Istanbul, 1996), many partners have mobilized around these issues. Several networks bring together women's groups, nongovernmental organizations, cities, associations of cities, researchers, governments, international agencies and UN agencies.
We hope that Women in Cities International is one of the international hubs that contributes to the advancement of practices and knowledge in this field.
The issue of women's safety is a priority identified in both cities in the North than in developing countries has led to a First International Seminar in Montreal in May 2002. We hope to develop other aspects related to the problem, thanks to trade with our partners, that is to say yourself.
You can become a member of Women in Cities International if you share goals and want to put your expertise to the network. In this case, thank you kindly complete the Membership Form. Women in Cities International is a member of the Huairou Commission.
http://womenincities.org/francais/index_fr.htm
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS |
Gender Inclusive Cities: increase women's safety by identifying and
disseminating promising and effective approaches that promote women's access
to public spaces (2009 - 2012) Draft action research on women's rights and access to water and sanitation
in Asian cities (2009 - 2011) Online guide the development of cities and communities safer for women and
girls can live free of violence (2008 - 2009) Creating safer communities for marginalized women and the entire community
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The exploratory walks on women's safety: an international comparative
study Summary of results of a second international survey on women's safety - to
establish an information base |
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Carolyn Whitzman member of the
board of Women in Cities International, recently published an innovative
book, The Handbook of Community Safety, Gender & Violence Prevention:
Practical Planning Tools. The practicality and applicability of the information
contained in this publication has earned him praise from a wide audience. |
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Recent publications |
Recent publications of Women in Cities International available in
electronic format. |
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