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Learnings from FEMACT-Cities: Some tips for effectively implementing gender equality

Learnings from FEMACT-Cities: Some tips for effectively implementing gender equality

3 Great events to spread the word about Digital Inclusion

As time goes by, more and more people are suffering from Digital Exclusion. The reason is complex and has many aspects but one could be the difficulty in the speed of transition from and old paradigm to the technological one which causes some citizens not being able to catch up. Another could be the incapacity to afford new technology by some group of citizens but surely talking about it and building strategies to minimize digital exclusion will play a key role in the short and mid-term. Reducing digital divide is precisely the main mission of the Digi Inclusion network.

Piraeus Unites European Cities for Safer Urban Spaces

January 30 & 31, 2025 | Piraeus

First Transnational Meeting 

CITISENSE Project Kicks Off in Paris

CITISENSE | Driving Innovation for Safer Cities

"Urban security is not just about protection—it's about creating inclusive, resilient communities where people feel safe, empowered and connected"

The City of Piraeus is proud to lead CITISENSE, an ambitious Innovation Transfer Network within the URBACT IV programme. This project aims to transfer and replicate innovative urban security practices across Europe. Building on the success of the Urban Innovative Actions “BeSecure-FeelSecure” (BSFS) project, CITISENSE unites European cities to promote urban safety and well-being.

Policy paper: cities for a stronger circular economy

The Action Planning Netwok LET'S GO CIRCULAR! is calling for more support from the European Union (EU) in establishing local circular economies. The partner cities and assigned URBACT Lead Expert Eleni Feleki  have formulated their concerns in a position paper. They are now inviting other cities to support the paper.