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Workshop - 30.03.2023

A workshop for better community resilience in Israel
The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel will be hosting an international resilience workshop in May 2023. During three days, participants will learn about Israeli concepts and models of emergency preparedness and community resilience.

Individuals, families, businesses, and institutions that are prepared for tackling disasters are more likely to cope efficiently – and to recover faster. Such training reduces the risks of damage to critical infrastructure, lessens economic losses and softens the emotional impact of the catastrophe on the population.

Once the steps of immediate emergency response are implemented, it is up to local leadership and the municipality's services to provide and facilitate all the necessary recovery measures. By supporting citizens and the community's institutions, local authorities can help restore and strengthen the community's cohesion.

To help communities face emergency situations better, the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel will organize an international community resilience workshop in the coastal city of Nahariya (Israel) from 17 to 19 May 2023. During the event, participants will learn about concepts and methods from experts in the fields of welfare, social work, psychology and urban security. The initiative aims to provide participants with helpful Israeli models of preparedness and resilience that have been field-tested in real emergency situations.

For more information on this initiative, visit the website of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel.
Bridges of Trust - 27.03.2023

Looking for an external expertise to conduct trainings on the impact of EU policies
CEMR is looking for an external expert located in an EU member state to conduct trainings on the impact of EU policies on local governments.

Deadline to apply: 10 April 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Bridges of Trust - 23.03.2023

Looking for an external expertise to conduct trainings for local governments
CEMR is looking for an external expert located in an EU member state to conduct trainings on the specificities of the EU funding for local governments, project development and EU project management methodology.

Deadline to apply: 06 April 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Call for tender - 08.03.2023

Looking for an external expertise to develop an innovative HR initiative

CEMR is looking for an external expert external expertise to develop and implement an innovative HR initiative alongside EUROCITIES and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG).

Deadline to apply: 20 March 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Ukraine - 24.02.2023

Declaration of the United Cities and Local Governments regarding Ukraine’s war
In the light of the one-year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) released a declaration condemning the aggression.

The organisation advocates for a peaceful solution based on dialogue leading towards Ukraine´s restoration.

UCLG also stresses its support to all the victims of the tragedy, and promises to continuously welcome Ukrainian refugees across Europe and the world.
Call for tender - 21.02.2023

Looking for an external expertise to develop partnerships in France and in Spain
CEMR is looking for an external expert external expertise to create and develop partnerships between Ukrainian municipalities and local governments in France and Spain.

Deadline to apply: 07 March 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Call for tender - 17.02.2023

Looking for an external expertise to develop partnerships in Italy
CEMR is looking for an external expert external expertise to create and develop partnerships between Ukrainian municipalities and local governments in Italy.

Deadline to apply: 03 March 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Gender equality - 17.02.2023

Join us at UN CSW67 Parallel event on gender justice

Four local government representative networks are joining forces at the 67th edition of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). PLATFORMA, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) and the Standing Committee for the Euro Mediterranean Partnership of Local and Regional Authorities (COPPEM) are organising the NGO CSW Parallel event “Cities forging the path to gender justice | Tools for equality in local life”.

Join us on 6 March in New York to hear from local and regional representatives about how regional Charters for gender equality are key to move from good intentions to effective and impactful change. Exchange on how local and regional governments, in cooperation with civil society and other stakeholders, can propose innovative ways to implement gender equality agendas and achieve the ambitious targets of the SDG5 and all of the Sustainable Development Goals.

How to join the event

When? 6 March at 10:30 AM EST

Where? Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN), 11th floor (registration on CSW NGO platform for on-site attendance), or online (pre-registration on Zoom)

How? Updates and information on this session will be shared on NGO CSW67 Forum. For more information, go on the Platforma website or contact Jaimie Just, jaimie.just[at]ccre-cemr.org
Ukraine - 15.02.2023

"Bridges of Trust" will help rebuild 30 Ukrainian municipalities affected by the Russian war
On 15 February 2023, the “Bridges of Trust” initiative kicked off its second phase with a hybrid event in Brussels. Until September 2023, 10 associations of local and regional governments from the EU member states will facilitate 30 new municipal partnerships for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The initiative is supported by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), the Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC) and U-Lead.

For more information on this event, read the press release.