Our General Secretary Fernando Pindado Sanchez has participated on November 6^th in the World Council of United Cities and Local Governments that took place in Madrid in the framework of the 2^nd World Forum on Urban Violence and Education for Coexistence and Peace in Madrid.

The IOPD promotes local democracy as a pillar in the agenda of local governments

The Madrid World Forum on Urban Violence is a meeting place for local leaders, international organisations and networks, the academic world, NGOs and civil society. Its purpose is to open a joint process of debate, reflection and construction of common solutions that foster urban environments capable of eliminating all expressions of violence.

This debates are a unique opportunity to highlight successful efforts by UCLG membership to achieve the global agendas and consolidate the message of peace and coexistence at the international level.