New collaboration format: UCLG Waves of Action In the spirit of focusing on the implementation of the global agendas and of amplifying the work of the network, UCLG will organize actions in the form of Waves of Action. Waves of Action are made up of a series of coordinated actions within a period of approximately six to 18 months, involving different parts of the network. Each wave will focus on a policy priority and involve action in at least three of UCLG’s four strategic priorities, namely: advocacy, learning, monitoring and implementation. The Waves should be coordinated using existing communication tools, e.g. the UCLG Network, email lists, social media platforms.
THE UCLG WAVES OF ACTION FOR 2017-2018
WAVE OF ACTION ON THE RIGHT TO HOUSING
WAVE OF ACTION ON FINANCING
WAVE OF ACTION ON MIGRATION
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On migration, the idea is to change the negative perspective on migration and the discourse of “invasion”, to demonstrate the positive aspects of migration through joint work among the World Secretariat, Sections and Committees. This was welcomed by the UCLG MEWA Section, which expressed its willingness to contribute to this work. Making gender a transversal priority was discussed by many participants across the week. A campaign under the slogan ‘Be Counted’ was proposed to call on the UN to develop data to support indicator 5.5.1 on the proportion of seats held by women in local government. The campaign was launched on International Women’s Day on 8 March and included the mobilization of Standing Committee on Gender Equality at the 61st UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York.