Strong Cities Network
@strongcitiesnetwork.org
A global network of 290+ cities dedicated to addressing all forms of hate, extremism and polarisation that can lead to violence, and cataylsing city-led action!
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📣 Explore the key announcements from the Strong Cities Network #SixthGlobalSummit
From the signing of the Toronto Declaration to new partnerships & resources, cities came together to forge safer, connected, thriving cities in a changing world
Learn more: bit.ly/3M33UZA
From the signing of the Toronto Declaration to new partnerships & resources, cities came together to forge safer, connected, thriving cities in a changing world
Learn more: bit.ly/3M33UZA
December 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
📣 Explore the key announcements from the Strong Cities Network #SixthGlobalSummit
From the signing of the Toronto Declaration to new partnerships & resources, cities came together to forge safer, connected, thriving cities in a changing world
Learn more: bit.ly/3M33UZA
From the signing of the Toronto Declaration to new partnerships & resources, cities came together to forge safer, connected, thriving cities in a changing world
Learn more: bit.ly/3M33UZA
#TogetherinToronto for the #SixthGlobalSummit.
A powerful showcase of how mayors & city leaders around the world are strengthening social cohesion, and building safer, connected, thriving cities in a changing world.
#StrongerTogether
A powerful showcase of how mayors & city leaders around the world are strengthening social cohesion, and building safer, connected, thriving cities in a changing world.
#StrongerTogether
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#TogetherinToronto for the #SixthGlobalSummit.
A powerful showcase of how mayors & city leaders around the world are strengthening social cohesion, and building safer, connected, thriving cities in a changing world.
#StrongerTogether
A powerful showcase of how mayors & city leaders around the world are strengthening social cohesion, and building safer, connected, thriving cities in a changing world.
#StrongerTogether
We are delighted to have #Toronto 🇨🇦 @mayoroliviachow.ca, open the #SixthGlobalSummit, highlighting #Toronto’s commitment to belonging, safety and inclusion, setting the stage for a powerful conversation on resilience and community wellbeing.
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We are delighted to have #Toronto 🇨🇦 @mayoroliviachow.ca, open the #SixthGlobalSummit, highlighting #Toronto’s commitment to belonging, safety and inclusion, setting the stage for a powerful conversation on resilience and community wellbeing.
The Strong Cities Network #SixthGlobalSummit has kicked off in #Toronto 🇨🇦 as 370+ mayors, local leaders, national government representatives and CSOs from 116 cities & 46 countries come together to share innovative solutions to build safer, connected and thriving cities.
December 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Strong Cities Network #SixthGlobalSummit has kicked off in #Toronto 🇨🇦 as 370+ mayors, local leaders, national government representatives and CSOs from 116 cities & 46 countries come together to share innovative solutions to build safer, connected and thriving cities.
Announcing the line-up of speakers for the second mayoral conversation at the #SixthGlobalSummit in #Toronto 🇨🇦.
This session will explore how local governments are responding to online harms — from mis- & disinformation to online hate, harassment & broader digital risks.
This session will explore how local governments are responding to online harms — from mis- & disinformation to online hate, harassment & broader digital risks.
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Announcing the line-up of speakers for the second mayoral conversation at the #SixthGlobalSummit in #Toronto 🇨🇦.
This session will explore how local governments are responding to online harms — from mis- & disinformation to online hate, harassment & broader digital risks.
This session will explore how local governments are responding to online harms — from mis- & disinformation to online hate, harassment & broader digital risks.
We look forward to working with municipality officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We look forward to working with municipality officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
We are pleased to welcome the Municipality of West Irbid 🇯🇴 to the Strong Cities Network!
West Irbid joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
West Irbid joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We are pleased to welcome the Municipality of West Irbid 🇯🇴 to the Strong Cities Network!
West Irbid joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
West Irbid joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
📢 Meet some of our distinguished speakers at our first mayoral conversation at the #SixthGlobalSummit in #Toronto 🇨🇦.
Mayors will share how they are safeguarding community safety & well-being in the face of rising hate, polarisation & the local impacts of consecutive crises.
Mayors will share how they are safeguarding community safety & well-being in the face of rising hate, polarisation & the local impacts of consecutive crises.
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📢 Meet some of our distinguished speakers at our first mayoral conversation at the #SixthGlobalSummit in #Toronto 🇨🇦.
Mayors will share how they are safeguarding community safety & well-being in the face of rising hate, polarisation & the local impacts of consecutive crises.
Mayors will share how they are safeguarding community safety & well-being in the face of rising hate, polarisation & the local impacts of consecutive crises.
📢 We are delighted to share the first of our speaker announcements for the #SixthGlobalSummit in #Toronto 🇨🇦.
300+ mayors & other city leaders, CSOs & partners will share evidence-based solutions to strengthen social cohesion & address hate, extremism & polarisation at the local level.
300+ mayors & other city leaders, CSOs & partners will share evidence-based solutions to strengthen social cohesion & address hate, extremism & polarisation at the local level.
November 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
📢 We are delighted to share the first of our speaker announcements for the #SixthGlobalSummit in #Toronto 🇨🇦.
300+ mayors & other city leaders, CSOs & partners will share evidence-based solutions to strengthen social cohesion & address hate, extremism & polarisation at the local level.
300+ mayors & other city leaders, CSOs & partners will share evidence-based solutions to strengthen social cohesion & address hate, extremism & polarisation at the local level.
We look forward to working with Mayor Thomas Begas & city officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We look forward to working with Mayor Thomas Begas & city officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
We are pleased to welcome the City of Ioannina 🇬🇷 to the Strong Cities Network!
#Ioannina joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
#Ioannina joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We are pleased to welcome the City of Ioannina 🇬🇷 to the Strong Cities Network!
#Ioannina joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
#Ioannina joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
We look forward to working with Lord Mayor Paul Dimoldenberg & city officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We look forward to working with Lord Mayor Paul Dimoldenberg & city officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
We are pleased to welcome the City of Westminster 🇬🇧 to the Strong Cities Network!
#Westminster joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
#Westminster joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We are pleased to welcome the City of Westminster 🇬🇧 to the Strong Cities Network!
#Westminster joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
#Westminster joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
This #WorldCitiesDay, discover how #cities across the world are taking action to prevent hate, extremism & polarisation.
From local action planning to engaging youth & community-based organisations, explore inspiring local solutions in our library of City Spotlights.
Learn more: bit.ly/3G7MpkE
From local action planning to engaging youth & community-based organisations, explore inspiring local solutions in our library of City Spotlights.
Learn more: bit.ly/3G7MpkE
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This #WorldCitiesDay, discover how #cities across the world are taking action to prevent hate, extremism & polarisation.
From local action planning to engaging youth & community-based organisations, explore inspiring local solutions in our library of City Spotlights.
Learn more: bit.ly/3G7MpkE
From local action planning to engaging youth & community-based organisations, explore inspiring local solutions in our library of City Spotlights.
Learn more: bit.ly/3G7MpkE
We look forward to working with Mayor Brandon Johnson & city officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
October 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We look forward to working with Mayor Brandon Johnson & city officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
We are pleased to welcome the City of Chicago (Illinois) 🇺🇸 to the Strong Cities Network!
#Chicago joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
#Chicago joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
October 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We are pleased to welcome the City of Chicago (Illinois) 🇺🇸 to the Strong Cities Network!
#Chicago joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
#Chicago joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
We look forward to working with Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann & city officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
October 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We look forward to working with Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann & city officials to support their priorities.
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
Visit bit.ly/3N10qUbto learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our member cities. 2/2
#StrongerTogether
We are pleased to welcome the City of Columbia (South Carolina) 🇺🇸 to the Strong Cities Network!
#Columbia joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
#Columbia joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
October 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We are pleased to welcome the City of Columbia (South Carolina) 🇺🇸 to the Strong Cities Network!
#Columbia joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
#Columbia joins our network of 280+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
Michael Schadek shared how the City of #Columbus (OH) & the John Glenn College developed an innovative protest management approach focused on emphasising de-escalation & #dialogue to reduce tensions & prevent violence. Since its launch, the model has been replicated in cities across the globe. 4/6
October 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The City of Philadelphia (PA) & the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations’ multi-disciplinary Interagency Civil Rights Task Force & Rapid Response Team work with higher-ed institutions like Temple University to facilitate mediation & dialogues with stakeholders ahead of protests. 3/6
October 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The City of Philadelphia (PA) & the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations’ multi-disciplinary Interagency Civil Rights Task Force & Rapid Response Team work with higher-ed institutions like Temple University to facilitate mediation & dialogues with stakeholders ahead of protests. 3/6
Doreen Garlid, Vice Mayor of Tempe (AZ) 🇺🇸 highlighted the city’s long-standing partnership with the Arizona State University, including Tim Gomez's co-funded role focused on strengthening engagement between the university, students & the #localgov. 2/6
October 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Doreen Garlid, Vice Mayor of Tempe (AZ) 🇺🇸 highlighted the city’s long-standing partnership with the Arizona State University, including Tim Gomez's co-funded role focused on strengthening engagement between the university, students & the #localgov. 2/6
The @strongcitiesnetwork.org hosted a webinar on #GlobalCrises, #LocalImpacts to explore how #US 🇺🇸& #UK 🇬🇧 cities are building innovative & mutually beneficial city–university partnerships to tackle threats to social cohesion in times of global crises.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The @strongcitiesnetwork.org hosted a webinar on #GlobalCrises, #LocalImpacts to explore how #US 🇺🇸& #UK 🇬🇧 cities are building innovative & mutually beneficial city–university partnerships to tackle threats to social cohesion in times of global crises.
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The roundtable also explored how #localgov associations, including the South African Local Government Association, Zanzibar Local Government Association & the Kenya Council of Governors, can scale impact by sharing lessons & practices across their networks. Stay tuned for a full event report! 6/6
October 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The roundtable also explored how #localgov associations, including the South African Local Government Association, Zanzibar Local Government Association & the Kenya Council of Governors, can scale impact by sharing lessons & practices across their networks. Stay tuned for a full event report! 6/6
National-local cooperation #NLC was a key focus, with the 🇲🇼 Ministry of Local Governments & Lilongwe City 🇲🇼sharing their joint effort to launch city-level multi-actor Peace & Unity Committees — an outcome of #NLC dialogues facilitated by the #ESA Regional Hub since 2024. 5/6
October 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The roundtable featured powerful impact case studies, such as the #StrongCities peer exchange between Nansana 🇺🇬& Stellenbosch 🇿🇦. This collaboration led to a Neighbourhood Watch in Nansana, which Mayor Regina credited for improved trust in #localgov & made communities safer. 2/6
October 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The roundtable featured powerful impact case studies, such as the #StrongCities peer exchange between Nansana 🇺🇬& Stellenbosch 🇿🇦. This collaboration led to a Neighbourhood Watch in Nansana, which Mayor Regina credited for improved trust in #localgov & made communities safer. 2/6