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Become a Member

Become a Member

Our member cites are aware of their local dynamics, responsive to their inhabitants, and efficiently implementing ideas that save lives.

Member Benefits

Whether you represent a city government or civil society organization, Peace in Our Cities offers benefits for all involved.

Knowledge Exchange

Access to cutting-edge research, a global network, and knowledge exchanges on what works in urban violence reduction.

Recognition

Recognition on a global platform as a city committed to reducing urban violence by half and advancing Sustainable Development Goal 16.

Peace Incentive Fund

Opportunities to apply for mini-grants that fund bold approaches to violence interventions and reductions.

Testimonial

Having been victims during our state's most violent era led us to find out how to first, stop what was happening, and second, prevent it from happening again. We believe Peace in Our Cities is a great platform from which we can share our security model and the strategies that have worked for us in building safer cities.

Mayor Clara Luz Flores, Escobedo, Mexico

We must all join together as a global community to prevent and reduce violence. Peace in Our Cities offers that platform to energize and focus our efforts on saving lives and building more peaceful communities.

Enrique Roig, Director, Creative Associates

The city of Bangui has suffered decades of violence... We are pleased to be part of the global Peace in Our Cities campaign to share our experiences and we hope that this initiative will enable us to develop and promote best-practices to reduce urban violence.

Mayor Abezoua Jules, Bangui, Central African Republic

Criteria for Membership

Peace in Our Cities membership comes with certain responsibilities, ensuring that each member enriches the network for all. Members are expected to:

  • Commit to upholding human rights-based approaches to violence prevention and reduction.
  • Develop individualized violence reduction plans in collaboration with the Peace in Our Cities secretariat.
  • Share best practices through joint research initiatives with civil society organizations and local academic institutions.
  • Participate in at least one public/advocacy event each year.

Become a Member

Interested in becoming a member?
Join the dozens of local governments, civil society organizations, and international partners around the globe networking to reduce and prevent urban violence.

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