Connecting the Dots: Strengthening National-Local Collaboration in Addressing Violent Extremism
Authors: Rebecca Skellett and Eric Rosand In 2014, scores of countries saw their citizens traveling to conflict zones in Iraq…
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SCN Partners with the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM)
Authors: Jonathan Birdwell and Rebecca Skellett This week, the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) met in Bristol for its third Annual…
Students from Viborg produce a comic book to support and promote the SCN’s work in Jordan and Lebanon
Following the renowned Viborg Animation Festival last week, we would like to highlight the work of our partner and SCN…
SCN City Consultations: Western Balkans
Last week, the SCN team led consultation activities with member cities and local stakeholders in Kosovo and Macedonia. Following an…
Lebanon: Saida’s Strong Cities Community Prevention Network concludes their PVE Teacher Training
Lebanon: Saida’s Strong Cities Community Prevention Network concludes their PVE Teacher Training in the presence of Mayor Seoudi and Head of…
Why Liveability Indexes Need a Rethink
Authors: Jonathan Birdwell, Joe Downy, Strong Cities Network With the global rise of xenophobia and extremism, it is vital that liveability…
“Stray Bullets Kill Joy” Campaign in Tripoli Lebanon gains momentum
In May 2018, the Strong Cities Network and YouthCAN initiative delivered a joint “Lab” on developing effective campaigns. Hosted in…
Discussing social cohesion at International Dresden Dialogue
On 2-3 October 2017, the International Dresden Dialogue conference brought together mayors, international organisations and NGOs, academics and media figures…
UNGA 2017: GSX event on Preventing Violent Extremism through Civil Society Innovation
On the margins of the 72nd UN General Assembly, the Global Solutions Exchange (GSX) hosted #GSX2017 – Innovations in Civil…