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➕ Last month, we co-hosted a conversation with with our partners, Peace Initiative Network (PIN) in Abeokuta and the @LPI_voices in Nairobi, as part of our #PeaceIncentiveFund webinar series.
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🔑 points:
🫵 Peace is a shared responsibility: Govt officials, community, traditional leaders, law enforcement, youth, CSOs all have role to play.
🟤 Sectors are fragmented for diff reasons—creating distrust, competition, hostility among groups who could be natural partners.
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⚡ Kenya is an example of bridging trust collab through a dialogue-based forum. 30 diverse actors from Nairobi’s informal settlements came 2gether to reflect on emerging violence trends election‑related dynamics.
Thank you to the speakers for being part of this convo!
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🟢The #Local4Action Track will be the heart of innovation at the #UCLGCongress!
This track brings together members, partners, global institutions, & local actors, to inspire and be inspired by one another’s’ experiences. Don’t miss it!💫
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Happening tmrw! Join us for the webinar, “Communications for Sustainable Local Safety Practice,” to explore how communication can achieve safety.
This webinar will explore communication as a conversation that is led by the needs of community members.
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🤔 How can the role of communication achieve safety?
💡 On June 2, “Communications for Sustainable Local Safety Practice” will focus on the localised communications needs of safety practitioners.
RSVP now ⤵️
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How can communication be used effectively to provide accurate information and enable coherent collection action?
Join us on June 2nd for a webinar to explore communication as an underutilized tool at the core of municipal strategies.
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🎉 Please welcome @manta_alcaldia in Ecuador, to @PiOC_Network!
Manta has a common goal of:
🟡 Raising awareness about urban violence
📊Advancing evidence-based solutions
⚒️Supporting local leaders & civil society in building peace
Learn more: manta.gob.ec/
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❓ How can structured dialogue and inclusive participation bridge divides, strengthen accountability, and improve coordination across sectors?
RSVP now ⤵️
peaceinourcities.org/events/…
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💡 Drawing on experiences from PIF projects led by PiOC partners Peace Initiative Network (PIN) in Abeokuta and the @lpi_voices (LPI) in Nairobi, speakers will discuss the challenges and opportunities for creating safe and trusted spaces for engagement.
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📣 Please welcome Montego Bay in Jamaica to the @Peace in Our Cities network!
🇯🇲 Over the past decade they have worked tirelessly with their communities, security partners, & the gov't of Jamaica to reduce violence strengthen public safety.
▶️ stjamesmc.gov.jm
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👥 This week, we are also present at the Meeting of Municipal Secretaries of the UNICEF Brazil Cities’ Agenda!
🌆 @unicefbrasil #PiOC are mutually committed currently to the prevention of violence against children youth in Brazilian cities.
More: unicef.org/brazil/agendacida…
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DAY 1️⃣ | PiOC #CityExchanges w/Niterói & Rosario
🌄 The PiOC Secretariat Rosario representatives were welcomed by the gov't of Niterói w/a 101 primer on the Niteroi Pact Against Violence program.
🖼️ The group also visited the inspiring @mac_niteroi!
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🆕 CITY EXCHANGE | Niterói & Rosario
📅 May 12-14
📍 Niterói, Brazil
City leaders from Rosario 🇦🇷 travel to Niterói 🇧🇷 for a technical exchange on violence reduction.
About the #CityExchanges ➡️ peaceinourcities.org/city-ex…
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👏 Please welcome @LabCoLatam to @PiOC_Network!
🌎 LAB-CO is a nonprofit laboratory for policy innovation in crime prevention, citizen security and justice in Latin America.
Learn more: lab-co.org
#PeaceInOurCities #PIOC
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🤔 How can multistakeholder convenings serve as practical tools for rebuilding trust and advancing collective violence prevention efforts?
RSVP now ⤵️
peaceinourcities.org/events/…
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💬 In this webinar, the third of PiOC 2026 series highlighting projects supported by the Peace Incentive Fund (PIF), we will discuss safety concerns, unpack violence dynamics, and identify shared solutions.
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Además, la UTSC presentó un espacio de articulación denominado “Tejiendo redes”, orientado a fortalecer el trabajo conjunto con la organización @PiOC_Network, dedicada a crear espacios más seguros. La organización presentó casos concretos de trabajo en ciudades de la región.
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Cómo gestionan la seguridad los gobiernos locales?
🗓️ 5 de mayo
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Coorganizado por @IdCanelones 🇺🇾, @penalolen 🇨🇱, @MuniGodoyCruz 🇦🇷.
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👏 Please welcome @amassuru to @PiOC_Network!
🌍 Amassuru was created to promote the work of women in these areas, as well as to facilitate their visibility and promote discussion spaces in the region.
➕ Learn more: sites.google.com/view/amassu…
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