The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights has become a strategic roadmap for Ghent’s municipal governance, ensuring that the principles of equality and dignity are integrated into every level of public service. Through comprehensive anti-discrimination strategies, innovative poverty reduction programs, and dedicated support for vulnerable families, Ghent transforms abstract legal principles into actionable policies that safeguard [...]

In an era where urban centres stand as the frontline defenders of democratic values, the DeCiDE project is proving that human rights are not just legal abstractions, they are local actions. In the heart of Józsefváros, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights has been transformed from a document into a roadmap for municipal governance. By [...]

Cities serve as the front line for protecting democratic values, with the DeCiDE project and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights showcasing how cities translate high-level legal frameworks into lived realities. Through the localization of these European standards, the city demonstrates that human rights are most effectively protected at the community level. Based on four [...]

Braga, a city in Portugal is including a multi-faceted approach involving digital innovation, participatory budgeting, and targeted social inclusion, Braga is transforming abstract principles of dignity and equality into actionable policies that safeguard residents and strengthen the social fabric for all by the adherence of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Braga has established a [...]

Dear Friends and Fellow Mayors, Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do at the Global Parliament of Mayors. We are stronger and more impactful when we work together to co-create solutions that improve the lives of our residents and communities. There is no singular way forward, and the true power of GPM lies [...]

Padova is demonstrating that the most effective way to uphold human rights is through "co-design" a collaborative model where the municipality and civil society work hand-in- hand. By participating in this European-wide movement alongside the DeCiDE Project while implementing the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, Padova is proving that when cities localise the Charter, they [...]

Cities are increasingly on the frontline of the protection and promotion of human rights. Through their policies, local governments are demonstrating how the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is not merely a high-level legal document, but a practical tool for building inclusive communities. Benalmádena is leading this charge by integrating the Charter directly into its [...]

The G7 Urban7 (U7) has been officially acknowledged as a formal G7 Engagement Group under the French G7 Presidency in 2026. This milestone strengthens the integration of local and regional government perspectives into global discussions on economic transformation, sustainability, and resilience. With cities and territories playing a pivotal role in translating international commitments into action [...]

Chisinau, the capital of Moldova proves that the European Charter of Fundamental Rights are most effectively protected when they are woven into inclusive, safe, and resilient urban policies. Through an integrated approach spanning gender equality, accessibility, and youth empowerment, Chisinau transforms abstract principles of dignity into actionable policies that safeguard its residents and strengthen the [...]