Child rights and youth participation

  • Bergs Kommun – Krolevets, Ukraine

    Bergs Kommun – Krolevets, Ukraine

    Inception The partnership between Berg Municipality and Krolevets began through ICLD’s matchmaking process at the Visby event Almedalsveckan in June 2025. Since then, two bilateral meetings with senior political leaders and ICLD representatives have laid the groundwork for collaboration. The partnership is now in the process of developing their project idea in the ICLD-funded inception-phase.…

  • Bergs Kommun – Krolevets, Ukraine

    Bergs Kommun – Krolevets, Ukraine

    Inception The partnership between Berg Municipality and Krolevets began through ICLD’s matchmaking process at the Visby event Almedalsveckan in June 2025. Since then, two bilateral meetings with senior political leaders and ICLD representatives have laid the groundwork for collaboration. The partnership is now in the process of developing their project idea in the ICLD-funded inception-phase.…

  • Child-Focused Cities [CFC]: A Paradigm for Inclusive Urban Development

    Child-Focused Cities [CFC]: A Paradigm for Inclusive Urban Development

    The Child-Focused Cities (CFC) initiative brings together children and youth inclusion in local democracy in line with the principles embedded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It reflects on why, when, how, where, and under what circumstances children and young people are recognised as political subjects and crucial role-players in…

  • Child-Focused Cities [CFC]: A Paradigm for Inclusive Urban Development

    Child-Focused Cities [CFC]: A Paradigm for Inclusive Urban Development

    The Child-Focused Cities (CFC) initiative brings together children and youth inclusion in local democracy in line with the principles embedded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It reflects on why, when, how, where, and under what circumstances children and young people are recognised as political subjects and crucial role-players in…

  • Region Gotland – Berislav, Ukraine

    Region Gotland – Berislav, Ukraine

    Growing Together for Resilient Futures The partnership between Gotland and Berislav is rooted in deep historical ties, with approximately 10% of Gotland’s population having Ukrainian heritage. This longstanding connection forms a natural foundation for the current collaboration, which is driven by a mutual ambition to foster democratic resilience and prepare for long-term societal development despite…

  • Region Gotland – Berislav, Ukraine

    Region Gotland – Berislav, Ukraine

    Growing Together for Resilient Futures The partnership between Gotland and Berislav is rooted in deep historical ties, with approximately 10% of Gotland’s population having Ukrainian heritage. This longstanding connection forms a natural foundation for the current collaboration, which is driven by a mutual ambition to foster democratic resilience and prepare for long-term societal development despite…

  • Region Stockholm and Jinja, Uganda

    Region Stockholm and Jinja, Uganda

    Project: Child Thrive Projects (2) Region Stockholm and its partner Jinja Municipal Council in Uganda are planning two one-year project.  On of the project will strengthen the quality of care for children with neurological conditions by increasing awareness of children’s rights among healthcare staff and guardians, reducing stigma, and enhancing inclusion in society. The initiative will…

  • Region Stockholm and Jinja, Uganda

    Region Stockholm and Jinja, Uganda

    Project: Child Thrive Projects (2) Region Stockholm and its partner Jinja Municipal Council in Uganda are planning two one-year project.  On of the project will strengthen the quality of care for children with neurological conditions by increasing awareness of children’s rights among healthcare staff and guardians, reducing stigma, and enhancing inclusion in society. The initiative will…

  • Strängnäs and Entebbe, Uganda

    Strängnäs and Entebbe, Uganda

    Project: Together for the influence for our young and old to improve based on climate change  Strängnäs Municipality and its partner Entebbe Municipal Council in Uganda are planning a one-year project to strengthen youth participation in environmental and climate decision-making. The project will empower young people, to actively contribute to local environmental strategies through community engagement, clean-up…

  • Strängnäs and Entebbe, Uganda

    Strängnäs and Entebbe, Uganda

    Project: Together for the influence for our young and old to improve based on climate change  Strängnäs Municipality and its partner Entebbe Municipal Council in Uganda are planning a one-year project to strengthen youth participation in environmental and climate decision-making. The project will empower young people, to actively contribute to local environmental strategies through community engagement, clean-up…