Compassionate Cities as a Complement to Declining Welfare Provisions
đź“…Â 27 October 2025 – Monday
⏰ 17:00 – 18:00 CEST
đź“ŤÂ Online (Zoom)
This webinar is the second session in the new GPM City Dialogue Series, a platform where mayors, city administrators, and international partners come together to exchange knowledge and practical insights on the challenges and opportunities facing cities worldwide.
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring “Compassionate Cities: Strengthening Community Care Amid Shrinking Welfare Services”. As urban landscapes evolve, becoming more diverse, aging, and youthful; municipalities face mounting social challenges. With national governments scaling back social safety nets, cities must step up, integrating health policies into a holistic framework of care and solidarity. Discover innovative strategies, real‑world examples, and collaborative approaches that empower local leaders to build compassionate, resilient communities for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how cities can become the cornerstone of social well‑being in a rapidly changing world.
Featured Speakers:
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Prof. Dr. Luc Deliens – Sociologist, Professor of Palliative Care Research at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Ghent University. He is the Founding Director of the multidisciplinary and multi-professional End-of-Life Care Research Group. He is the Founding Chair of the first interdisciplinary Centre of Expertise on Compassionate Communities. Internationally, he is President of Public Health Palliative Care International (PHPCI), the leading association on Compassionate Communities and Compassionate Cities. He has world-wide experience.
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Prof. Dr. Eric Corijn – GPM Director of Policy & Research, Moderator. Philosopher, sociologist, and urban studies expert, will moderate the discussion, offering analysis and guiding participants through this thought-provoking exchange.
🔗 Register here for this webinar!