Concept Note
Cities Against Violence
Background
The Cities Against Violence initiative highlights and analyzes how cities worldwide have resisted various forms of violence, including state violence. Exploring the historical and contemporary significance of this resistance, the initiative fosters international solidarity and inspires effective peacebuilding strategies. This is particularly timely, coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement, a pivotal moment in Korea's struggle for democracy and human rights. By providing a platform for cities to share their experiences and strategies, the initiative promotes collaboration and innovation in peacebuilding and human rights advocacy.
Objectives
To share examples of cities that have resisted various forms of violence, including state violence, and explore their historical and contemporary significance.
To foster international solidarity among cities by promoting mutual understanding and cooperation in peacebuilding efforts.
To inspire effective strategies for peacebuilding by analyzing successful resistance movements and community mobilizations.
To promote human rights and democracy through city-led initiatives, emphasizing the role of local communities in combating violence.
Main Agenda
1. Analyzing the modern significance of cities resisting violence.
2. Promoting the importance of international solidarity against violence.
3. Discussing the far-reaching effects of local governments promoting peace locally and globally.
4. Strengthening the local government network against violence.
Concept Note
Cities Against Violence
Background
The Cities Against Violence initiative highlights and analyzes how cities worldwide have resisted various forms of violence, including state violence. Exploring the historical and contemporary significance of this resistance, the initiative fosters international solidarity and inspires effective peacebuilding strategies. This is particularly timely, coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement, a pivotal moment in Korea's struggle for democracy and human rights. By providing a platform for cities to share their experiences and strategies, the initiative promotes collaboration and innovation in peacebuilding and human rights advocacy.
Objectives
To share examples of cities that have resisted various forms of violence, including state violence, and explore their historical and contemporary significance.
To foster international solidarity among cities by promoting mutual understanding and cooperation in peacebuilding efforts.
To inspire effective strategies for peacebuilding by analyzing successful resistance movements and community mobilizations.
To promote human rights and democracy through city-led initiatives, emphasizing the role of local communities in combating violence.
Main Agenda
1. Analyzing the modern significance of cities resisting violence.
2. Promoting the importance of international solidarity against violence.
3. Discussing the far-reaching effects of local governments promoting peace locally and globally.
4. Strengthening the local government network against violence.