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  • Trollhättan beviljas demokratiprojekt med ukrainska staden Fastiv

    Internationellt Centrum för Lokal Demokrati (ICLD) beviljar Trollhättans stad projektmedel för samarbete med ukrainska Fastiv. Syftet är att stärka ungas inflytande i lokala beslutsprocesser och skapa hållbara, inkluderande former för deltagande – samtidigt som Trollhättan tar del av Fastivs erfarenheter inom krisberedskap.

  • Med demokrati som motståndskraft

    30 kommuner från Sverige och från Ukraina har denna vecka träffats i Tallin. Kommunerna ingår i ICLD:s nätverk som samlar svenska kommuner som vill samarbeta med ukrainska motsvarigheter för att stärka deras demokratiska motståndskraften på lokal nivå.  Inom ramen för samarbetet får de svenska kommunerna viktiga kunskaper inom exempelvis krisberedskap.

  • Strength in Unity: How Partnerships and Political Engagement Are Transforming Child Health in Busoga

    By Dorothy Akongo– Research and Advocacy Manager, Busoga Health Forum and participant in the Child Thrive Project within the ICLD municipal partnership Jinja-Stockholm.
    In the heart of eastern Uganda, the Busoga region is witnessing a quiet revolution, one that puts the health and wellbeing of its children at the center of an ambitious and deeply collaborative effort. Through a strong ICLD part

  • Bergs kommun beviljas demokratisamarbete med ukrainsk kommun

    Iinternationellt Centrum för Lokal Demokrati, ICLD, har beviljat Bergs kommun demokratisamarbete med en ukrainsk kommun. ”Detta är en unik möjlighet för Bergs kommun att bygga relationer internationellt och även stötta Ukraina. Samtidigt stärker vi vår egen kompetens inom demokrati, krisberedskap och inkludering”, säger Therese Kärngard (s), kommunstyrelsens ordförande i Bergs kommun.

  • Karlskoga beviljas demokratisamarbete med ukrainsk kommun

    Internationellt Centrum för Lokal Demokrati, ICLD, har för första gången beviljat medel till Karlskoga kommun för ett internationellt partnerskapsamarbete. Partnerkommunen är ukrainska Shepetivka som sedan 2024 är Karlskogas vänort.

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Strengthening Inclusive Local Policies for LGBTIQ and Participation The ICLD-partnership Upplands-Bro and Maicao work together to strengthen inclusive local policies that support the rights and economic participation of LGBTIQ+ individuals, especially women, youth, migrants, and indigenous groups. They co-develop long-term strategies to address structural barriers to dignified, formal employment. The project also strengthens institutional coordination within Maicao’s municipality and promotes collaboration with civil society, grounded in a clear intersectional approach. 📸: participants in the partnership 🎬: Swipe to listen to Alfredo from Maicao (in Spanish) The partnership is part of ICLD network for gender equality. #leavenoonebehind ____ Fortaleciendo políticas locales inclusivas para la población LGBTIQ+ y su participación La alianza entre Upplands-Bro y el municipio de Maicao, dentro del programa de ICLD, trabaja conjuntamente para fortalecer políticas locales inclusivas que garanticen los derechos y la participación económica de personas LGBTIQ+, especialmente mujeres, jóvenes, migrantes y pueblos indígenas. Juntas desarrollan estrategias a largo plazo para superar las barreras estructurales que impiden el acceso a un empleo digno y formal. El proyecto también refuerza la coordinación institucional en el municipio de Maicao y promueve la colaboración con la sociedad civil, todo ello desde un claro enfoque interseccional. 📸: participantes de la alianza 🎬: Desliza para escuchar a Alfredo, desde Maicao (en español) La alianza forma parte de la red de igualdad de género de ICLD. #leavenoonebehind

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Together for Gender Equality👫 Over the course of four days, participants from partnerships in ICLD’s Gender Equality Network are gathering in Barranquilla, Colombia – to share experiences, methods and build new knowledge together. 👥 33 participants from Colombia, Guatemala and Sweden 🤝 5 partnerships The programme includes knowledge-sharing on methods and tools, sessions on institutionalisation, as well as inspiring meetings and important discussions, such as: ✔️ Meeting with @unwomen on gender equality plans ✔️ Visits to the participating municipalities ✔️ Study visit on Gender and LGBTQ rights with @caribeafirmativo ✔️ Local Democracy Talks in collaboration with @unitecnarbaq Follow our stories for updates 🔝 📸: Participants in the ICLD Gender Equality network ——— Juntas y juntos por la igualdad de género – 33 participantes, 3 países, 1 objetivo 🌍 Durante cuatro días, participantes de las cinco asociaciones del Red de Igualdad de Género de ICLD se reúnen en Barranquilla, Colombia, para compartir experiencias, métodos y generar nuevos conocimientos en conjunto. ICLD está presente junto con dos mentores y representantes de nuestro Grupo Asesor para apoyar e inspirarse. digital debido a una prohibición de viaje El programa incluye el intercambio de conocimientos sobre métodos y herramientas, sesiones sobre institucionalización, así como reuniones inspiradoras y conversaciones importantes, como: ✔️ Reunión con ONU Mujeres sobre planes de igualdad de género ✔️ Visitas a los municipios participantes ✔️ Visita de estudio sobre derechos Iguldad & LGBTQ con @caribeafirmativo ✔️ Local Democracy Talks en colaboración con la Fundación Universitaria Antonio de Arévalo (UNITECNAR) Sigue nuestras historias para actualizaciones 🔝 #genderequility #IgualdadDeGénero

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💡Sharing Results, Stories, and Solutions for Equitable Health 23 participants from Kenya, Sweden and Uganda are gathering in Nairobi this week through ICLD’s Network for Equitable Health to exchange results, share lessons learned, and explore new methods for strengthening fair and inclusive healthcare at the local level. One of the highlights of the week will be a visit to Kajiado County to learn more about their efforts to increase access to mental health services for young women. Participants will also engage with Michael Touchton’s research on participatory processes that contribute to improved health outcomes. The partnerships in the network are: 🇸🇪Region Östergötland – 🇰🇪Uasin Gishu County 🇸🇪Region Västerbotten – 🇰🇪Homa Bay County 🇸🇪Region Norrbotten – 🇰🇪Kajiado County 🇸🇪Region Stockholm – 🇺🇬Jinja City #equitablehealth

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We welcome our new Ukrainian mentor, Valentyna Triukhan, who will be working in ICLD’s largest partnership network – Democratic Resilience 🇸🇪🇺🇦 Valentyna has been working with us since August, but this week is her first full network experience with the programme. We asked her what being a mentor means to her: “Mentoring is both guidance and learning. I value helping teams design their own solutions while also broadening my own perspectives. It is inspiring to witness how partnerships and collaborative approaches can drive growth, innovation, and tangible improvements in communities – both in humanitarian settings and in development projects.” Welcome to ICLD, Valentyna! Read more at: icld.se/mentor #mentor

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This week, 30 Swedish and Ukrainian municipalities are meeting within the framework of ICLD’s Democratic Resilience partnership network.🇸🇪🇺🇦 🇪🇺 A key focus during the workshop is the EU-accession path of Ukraine and how the partnerships can work towards EU-accession on the local level by strengthening their organisational capacity. Local authorities are on the front line of this work: delivering services, safeguarding rights, rebuilding trust, and creating the foundations for democratic resilience. By sharing methods for transparency, internal control, and citizen participation, the ICLD network for Democratic Resilience helps strengthen democratic governance where it matters most – at the local level. Check out Stories för more info🔝 📸: Participants in the ICLD network 🇺🇦🇸🇪 #StandwithUkraine #Partnershipsforthegoals #localgov #localdev #democraticresilience @falukommun @hoorskommun @ronnebykommun @jonkoping.kommun @trollhattansstad @vasterasstad @regiongotland @piteakommun @kalmarkommun @karlskronakommun @bergskommun @umeakommun @karlskogakommun @vaxjokommun @lidingo_stad @swedeninua @sidasweden

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Please welcome the Fieldwork Grant recipients of 2025!🎓📚 This year we had the distinct pleasure to take part of the studies conducted by our brilliant recipients! They all presented insightful work highlighting the importance of local democracy, in various unique ways. This week, we will introduce each of the students’ work here on Instagram stories, so stay tuned! You can also read more about the theses on our website. Massive thanks to Iraide, Eliza, Lucrecia, Nomandla, Anna, Natalia, Jan, Eila, and Caroline!⭐️ #fieldworkgrants

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ICLD partnership strengthens youth participation in East Africa🌍 Thanks to the partnership between @regiongotland and @kibaha_municipal_council in Tanzania, a new framework – the so-called SDG Clubs – has been developed to strengthen young people’s participation and influence in local decision-making. 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏾 The SDG Clubs are already active in nearly 30 municipalities across Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Kenya, giving thousands of students new opportunities to engage with decision-makers, ask questions, and push for change on issues that matter to them. 🇹🇿🇰🇪 ✅ The Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania (ALAT) is now supporting the expansion of this framework to even more municipalities. We look forward to seeing the initiative grow even further! 🌍 #YouthInclusion #YouthParticipation #SDGClubs

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Youth Inclusion is a Human Right 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏾 Thanks to strong partnerships through ICLD, we’re seeing real impact on the ground when it comes to youth inclusion in local governance. 👏 At the #ICLDAlumni Conference on Youth Inclusion in Lusaka, we’re highlighting what some av these partnerships have achieved: ✅ Youth Councils and Children’s Parliaments have been established. ✅ Children’s Rights Ambassadors have been trained and are taking action. ✅ Innovative methods for youth inclusion are being developed — and spreading across municipalities, regions, countries, and even continents! 🌍 These results show the power of partnership - building more inclusive, democratic communities for future generations. 🌟 Check out Stories for more updates🔝 📸: (1)The Child Rights Ambassadors Dorthy Akongo and Brenda Ockuru, Jinja (2) Johan Hallenborg Ambassador for Sweden in Zambia #partnershipsforthegoals #LusakaDeclarationYouthInclusion

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Unlocking the Power of Local Partnerships 🤝 Local governments are often overlooked in global trade, despite playing a key role. Swedish municipalities can bring valuable experience and innovation, especially in areas like transparency and sustainable development. With the right international partnerships, we can unlock powerful synergies between municipalities and businesses. This message came through loud and clear at the conference ”Synergy in action - Partnership between Business, Municipalities and Development collaboration”, co-hosted by ICLD, @businesssweden , and @swedeninzambia at the Swedish Embassy in Zambia on the 6 October. ”Our greatest strength lies in partnerships.” says councillor Mr Boniface Chibeka on behalf of the Mayor of Lusaka City Council. 🇸🇪🇿🇲 And Ambassador Johan Hallenborg in his closing remarks: “Working more with local authorities is absolutely necessary. This event is a first step in that direction, but we need to improve and be more innovative to reach out to you.” We look forward to the collaboration ahead. 🤝 #teamsweden #partnershipsforthegoals

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