World Cities Day

Let's fight ourselves against issues such as censorship , surveillance , and data misuse by governments or corporations .  The Cities Coalition for Digital Rights is the creation of city governments from around the world. To join, cities need to have made a clear political commitment to promote digital rights , and demonstrate that they are developing policies and projects to protect digital rights in practice .

Founded in 1979, the AIMF is an association (under the law of 1901) which has evolved to reflect changes in the political leadership and activities of local authorities. It is a welcoming space of exchange and solidarity for Mayors of francophone cities that has developed alongside city environments and international solidarity between cities . In 2021 the AIMF had 305 members in 54 countries.  More about the International Association of Francophone Mayors.

UN-Habitat launched the 2024 edition of its World Cities Report at the World Urban Forum (WUF12) , focusing on the urgent intersection of climate action and rapid urbanization . This biennial publication serves as a global reference on sustainable urban knowledge, revealing critical findings. With a vast funding gap of $4.5-5.4 trillion needed annually for resilient infrastructure, the report also highlights the risks of “green gentrification” that can displace vulnerable communities. It emphasizes the importance of community-led strategies to guide cities toward sustainable futures. Read the  Press Release ; The  Press Kit ; The  Full Report  and the  Prior reports .