Peace in Our Cities Network

🏙️ Preserving lives and helping cities thrive by reducing and preventing urban violence. Secretariat: @krocipj, @nyucic, @StanleyConnect. #PiOC

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@LPI_voices ⚡ Kenya is an example of bridging trust + collab through a dialogue-based forum. 30 diverse actors from Nairobi’s informal settlements came 2gether to reflect on emerging violence trends + election‑related dynamics.

Thank you to the speakers for being part of this convo!

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➕ Last month, we co-hosted a conversation with with our partners, Peace Initiative Network (PIN) in Abeokuta and the @LPI_voices in Nairobi, as part of our #PeaceIncentiveFund webinar series.

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@LPI_voices 🔑 points:

🫵 Peace is a shared responsibility: Govt officials, community, traditional leaders, law enforcement, youth, CSOs all have role to play.

🟤 Sectors are fragmented for diff reasons—creating distrust, competition, hostility among groups who could be natural partners.

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🟢The #Local4Action Track will be the heart of innovation at the #UCLGCongress!

This track brings together members, partners, global institutions, & local actors, to inspire and be inspired by one another’s’ experiences. Don’t miss it!💫

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Happening tmrw! Join us for the webinar, “Communications for Sustainable Local Safety Practice,” to explore how communication can achieve safety.

This webinar will explore communication as a conversation that is led by the needs of community members.

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https://t.co/M7XhNRnZlL

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🤔 How can the role of communication achieve safety?

💡 On June 2, “Communications for Sustainable Local Safety Practice” will focus on the localised communications needs of safety practitioners.

RSVP now ⤵️
https://t.co/M7XhNRnZlL

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How can communication be used effectively to provide accurate information and enable coherent collection action?

Join us on June 2nd for a webinar to explore communication as an underutilized tool at the core of municipal strategies.

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https://t.co/M7XhNRnZlL

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🎉 Please welcome @manta_alcaldia in Ecuador, to @PiOC_Network!

Manta has a common goal of:

🟡 Raising awareness about urban violence
📊Advancing evidence-based solutions
⚒️Supporting local leaders & civil society in building peace

Learn more: https://t.co/M2fKWt00oE

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💡 Drawing on experiences from PIF projects led by PiOC partners Peace Initiative Network (PIN) in Abeokuta and the @lpi_voices (LPI) in Nairobi, speakers will discuss the challenges and opportunities for creating safe and trusted spaces for engagement.

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❓ How can structured dialogue and inclusive participation bridge divides, strengthen accountability, and improve coordination across sectors?

RSVP now ⤵️
https://t.co/NnC8rb0Uoj

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📣 Please welcome Montego Bay in Jamaica to the @Peace in Our Cities network!

🇯🇲 Over the past decade they have worked tirelessly with their communities, security partners, & the gov't of Jamaica to reduce violence + strengthen public safety.

▶️ https://t.co/43FrG23Vqa

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👥 This week, we are also present at the Meeting of Municipal Secretaries of the UNICEF Brazil Cities’ Agenda!

🌆 @unicefbrasil + #PiOC are mutually committed currently to the prevention of violence against children + youth in Brazilian cities.

More: https://t.co/1urzYJdzX5

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DAY 1️⃣ | PiOC #CityExchanges w/Niterói & Rosario

🌄 The PiOC Secretariat + Rosario representatives were welcomed by the gov't of Niterói w/a 101 primer on the Niteroi Pact Against Violence program.

🖼️ The group also visited the inspiring @mac_niteroi!

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🆕 CITY EXCHANGE | Niterói & Rosario

📅 May 12-14
📍 Niterói, Brazil

City leaders from Rosario 🇦🇷 travel to Niterói 🇧🇷 for a technical exchange on violence reduction.

About the #CityExchanges ➡️ https://t.co/eSqYA8MzJj

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👏 Please welcome @LabCoLatam to @PiOC_Network!

🌎 LAB-CO is a nonprofit laboratory for policy innovation in crime prevention, citizen security and justice in Latin America.

Learn more: https://t.co/Jd396XAWqz

#PeaceInOurCities #PIOC

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💬 In this webinar, the third of PiOC 2026 series highlighting projects supported by the Peace Incentive Fund (PIF), we will discuss safety concerns, unpack violence dynamics, and identify shared solutions.

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🤔 How can multistakeholder convenings serve as practical tools for rebuilding trust and advancing collective violence prevention efforts?

RSVP now ⤵️
https://t.co/NnC8rb0Uoj

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Además, la UTSC presentó un espacio de articulación denominado “Tejiendo redes”, orientado a fortalecer el trabajo conjunto con la organización @PiOC_Network, dedicada a crear espacios más seguros. La organización presentó casos concretos de trabajo en ciudades de la región.

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Cómo gestionan la seguridad los gobiernos locales?

🗓️ 5 de mayo
⏰ 10:00 a. m. (Argentina, Uruguay, Brasil) | 9:00 a. m. (Chile) | 8:00 a. m. (Colombia, Perú, Ecuador)

Inscríbete ▶️ https://t.co/UZdtYEQAt7

Coorganizado por @IdCanelones 🇺🇾, @penalolen 🇨🇱, @MuniGodoyCruz 🇦🇷.

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👏 Please welcome @amassuru to @PiOC_Network!

🌍 Amassuru was created to promote the work of women in these areas, as well as to facilitate their visibility and promote discussion spaces in the region.

➕ Learn more: https://t.co/B9xbIT6huh