On October 30, 2023, ICPC participated in an introductory meeting on how cities, organizations, and local governments can work together to implement the UN system wide Guidelines on Safer Cities and Human Settlements through peer review.  

We were also honered to participate, on December 12 2023, first interactive webinar on the peer review of the Global Safer Cities Programme organized by our long-standing partner UN-Habitat. 

In partnership with United Cities and Local Governments, Habitat Norway and Vibe Lab Germany, the webinar brought together around 50 participants to discuss urban safety in the context of the UN’s New Urban Agenda and Agenda 2030, focusing on safe spaces for all, especially young people and women.  

The aim of this approach is to improve the quality of life of city residents by taking inspiration from innovative practices that have been implemented around the world.  

This was an opportunity for the ICPC to take part in workshops with international crime prevention and security experts on the challenges and responses in terms of safety that cities represent today. The discussions also focused on an example of the Norwegian model of community policing, recognized in particular for its hierarchical structure and informal selection methods.  

 Thanks for the invitation!