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We also extend our sincere thanks to Jan van Zanen, Mayor of The Hague 🇳🇱, for his leadership & dedication during his tenure as Co-Chair. Read more: bit.ly/3P7RwJy.

#Oslo has been engaged in the Network’s work since its inception & played an important role in laying groundwork for its launch in 2015. We look forward to working with Co-Chairs Mayor Lae Solberg & Fatiha El Moudni, Mayor of Rabat 🇲🇦 as the Network enters its second decade. 3/4

The Strong Cities Network is pleased to announce that Eirik Lae Solberg, Governing Mayor of #Oslo 🇳🇴, will serve as Co-Chair of its International Steering Committee (ISC) from March 2026 for a two-year term. 1/4

👉 Read more about the Strong Cities Women’s Caucus and the insights shared at the Sixth Global Summit: bit.ly/4czvxoy. 7/7

By sharing insights across cities and regions, the Caucus is helping municipalities better address gender-based violence, online harassment and the wider impacts these threats have on communities and democratic participation. 6/7

These challenges matter not only for representation but also for effective governance. #Localgov are often first to address impacts of discrimination, hate and social tensions, and women’s voices in decision-making help cities respond to the realities of diverse communities. 3/7

Globally, women hold fewer than 1 in 5 mayoral positions, and their representation in local councils remains below 30%. Women in local leadership also frequently face gender-based harassment, online abuse and threats that discourage participation in public life. 2/7

On #InternationalWomensDay, we're recognising the women in local government who are on the frontlines of building safer, more resilient communities, yet remain among the most underrepresented and targeted leaders in public life. ⬇️ 🧵

Ramadan Kareem to all those observing around the world! 🌙 May this holy month bring joy, peace and blessings.

We look forward to working with Mayor Alessio Mugnaini & 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

We are pleased to welcome the Municipality of Montespertoli 🇮🇹 to the Strong Cities Network! #Montespertoli joins our global Network of 290+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new regional project to strengthen the role of #municipalities in rehabilitation & reintegration efforts across coastal #WestAfrica. Learn more about the project and its objectives: bit.ly/4jTOh3C

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

We are pleased to welcome the Municipality of Bani Ubaid 🇯🇴 to the Strong Cities Network! #BaniUbaid joins our global Network of 290+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation.

We are delighted to be part of the @Strong_Cities COSLA is the first local government association to join the Network. Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network.

We look forward to working with #COSLA to support its member councils through peer learning & lessons learned from across our global network. Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Strong Cities Network & meet our members. 2/2 #StrongerTogether

We are pleased to welcome the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities to the Strong Cities Network! As the voice of all 32 Scottish Local Authorities, @COSLA now joins our global Network of 290+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2