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Strong Cities
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A global network of 295+ cities dedicated to addressing all forms of hate, extremism and polarisation that can lead to violence, and cataylsing city-led action!
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    Strong Cities
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    Nov 26, 2021
    South Asia Summit: City-Led Efforts to Prevent & Counter Violent Extremism Join city leaders, experts & CSOs from across South Asia to discuss the most pressing threats, challenges & opportunities for P/CVE efforts in the region today. Register now! 🔽 inevent.com/nl/ISD-1636737…
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    Strong Cities
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    Nov 17, 2021
    🚨 #StrongCities Africa Summit: Over 5 days policymakers, practitioners & CSOs from across the continent will explore the role of cities in efforts to address hate, polarisation, and extremism in Africa. @MombasaCountyKe @K_Coalition Register here 👇 bit.ly/3Dx6w9e
    The Strong Cities Network (SCN) will convene policymakers and practitioners from national and sub-national government from across the African continent, as well representatives from civil society and multilateral bodies, to explore the ways in which cities and other sub-national authorities can contribute to “whole of society” efforts to address hate, polarisation, and extremism in Africa. The Summit will take place virtually. Find out more and register for the event here: https://inevent.com/en/ISD-1636737733/StrongCitiesNetworkAfricaSummitSupportingCity-LedE/hotsite.php
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    Strong Cities
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    Nov 22, 2018
    Wonderful to see #StrongCities members @MombasaCountyKe 🇰🇪 and @krskommune 🇳🇴 sign a Memorandum of Understanding to foster closer ties and P/CVE knowledge exchange in Mombasa. Congratulations @HassanAliJoho @KrF_Jorgen
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    Hassan Ali Joho, EGH.
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    Nov 22, 2018
    Today, the City of Kristiansand, Norway and the City of Mombasa signed a Memorandum of understanding to enhance Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism programmes, cultural exchange visits, scholarship and education opportunities.
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    Strong Cities
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    Jul 17, 2023
    Replying to @Strong_Cities
    We look forward to working with Governor @gladyswanga & county officials to support their priorities. Visit bit.ly/3N10qUb to learn more about the Network and meet our member cities. #StrongerTogether 2/2
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    Strong Cities
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    Jul 17, 2023
    We are pleased to welcome Homa Bay County 🇰🇪, to the Strong Cities Network! @HomaBayCountyKE joins a network of 190+ cities committed to addressing hate, extremism & polarisation. 1/2
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    Strong Cities
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    Nov 24, 2021
    This week Governor of Mombasa County Government, @HassanAliJoho, convened key actors to ensure Peace & Matters is streamlined as a key priority in Kenya. This brought together key SCN cities who support the notion as well as @NCIC_Kenya, @NCTC_Kenya and the @KenyaGovernors 🇰🇪🌆
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    Strong Cities
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    Mar 27, 2023
    Welcome City of #Sarajevo to the Strong Cities Network! 🤝#Sarajevo joins a network of more than 170 cities committed to city-led efforts to address hate, extremism and polarisation. #StrongCitiesWB 1/2
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    Strong Cities
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    Jul 28, 2023
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    A colleague from #Strumica 🇲🇰 highlighted the following key point: “At the outset, there was an idea that the #police are responsible for all security issues in the municipality. However, we have learned to include ALL relevant public bodies in the municipality in #prevention.”
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    Strong Cities
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    Jun 8, 2022
    Replying to @Strong_Cities @SummitAmericas and 4 others
    Seven #mayors from across the #Americas joined @UnderSecStateJ & 30+ practitioners to share lessons learned & good practices in addressing different forms of #violence @MayorOfLA @MayorHancock @Gramajojavier @MayorTimKelly @Sarcenoh @ClaudiaLopez Alcalde de #Moravia Roberto Zoch
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    Strong Cities
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    Mar 27, 2023
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    We are delighted to be working with @BenjaminaKaric, Mayor of #Sarajevo, and city council officials! 2/2
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    Strong Cities
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    May 18, 2017
    Mayors and Members of the #StrongCities Intl Steering Committee meet in #Aarhus for Global Summit 2017
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    Strong Cities
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    Nov 10, 2021
    #Mombasa & #Kristiansand lead by example at a time when local cooperation is a priority. We commend the renewed partnership & their roles leading the policy agenda through our Int. Steering Committee, out of which come new opportunities for city-city learning. @MombasaCountyKe
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    Strong Cities
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    Jun 6, 2016
    Secretary of State @JohnKerry gives support for the Strong Cities Network Global Summit #StrongCities strongcitiesnetwork.org/john-kerry-add…
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    Strong Cities
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    May 10, 2022
    Kicking-off the @Strong_Cities 3-Day workshop in #Kenya! Opening remarks on elevating and leveraging the power of African #cities in preventing #extremism and #hate. @Rosanderic @HagemannKatrin @NCTC_Kenya @EU_FPI @EUinKenya #SCNAfricanCities #PowerofPrevention #StrongCities