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This is a forum where we share news and insights from cities and partners in our alliance and update you on the work being done across the Nordic Region. The news include best practices shared by our member cities, new reports, initiatives, media stories and much more. We cast light on innovative approaches to current safety challenges and highlight the steps made towards making the Nordics a global pioneer region in preventing extremist violence, polarisation and hate.
Press release: 10 Pioneering Youths Shortlisted for the 2021 Pioneer Prize
Ten shortlisted youths still have the chance to be rewarded for their local efforts to create more safe and inclusive societies by winning the newly launched Pioneer Prize, an initiative by the non-profit organisation Nordic Safe Cities. The Prize consists of a scholarship of 25.000 DKK and will be...
Read the full storyWe can create a Safe Digital City
The time has come for municipalities to create a safe digital city and conversation - and themselves act, prevent and counteract hatred, extremism and racism online.
Full article by Jeppe AlbersINSIDE NORDIC SAFE CITIES
This morning, the Nordic Safe Cities Alliance hosted a session for prospective and potential member cities.
Learn more about becoming a memberApropos: Corona adds fuel to the fire of extremism
The corona virus has ravaged the world, and when societies are in crisis, global extremist movements come to life. Everything suggests that right-wing extremist and Islamist organizations will emerge stronger from the crisis. Foto: Issouf Sanogo/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix. EXTREMISM SPREADS LIKE WILDFIRE Millions of people worldwide have lost...
Article by Jeppe AlbersSafe Spaces Task Force: Session II
In the second meeting of the Safe Spaces Task Force, Nordic Safe Cities and SLA Architects brought together Nordic member cities, architects, urban designers, anthropologists, artists and entrepreneurs to further develop socially and physically integrated local initiatives that foster safety and inclusion for all.
Read the full storyThe Nordic Capital Code is evolving
Today we hosted our second meeting between the mayors of Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen to follow up and take action on the Nordic Capital Code Against Extremism. The Capital Code is a publication that outlines the ambitions of the capital collaboration and includes the first four areas of action...
Read the full storyDEBATE: When Extremism Crosses Borders
Strengthened Nordic co-operation is needed to combat extremism The Danish right-wing extremist Rasmus Paludan’s provocative demonstrations in Sweden are perhaps the clearest example that extremism does not stop at the border. To prevent extremism, we need to cooperate across national and municipal borders and share successful experiences, write Nordic...
Read the full storySafe City Norway Kick-off
On August 25th we assembled all 10 Norwegian member cities, +20 sparring partners and leading experts from academia, private-sector and civil society to further develop concepts for local initiatives to prevent extremist violence and hate.
Read the full storySummer Greetings from Nordic Safe Cities
We are approaching summer after a spring that has been very different and more turbulent than any of us could have predicted.
Read the full storyFirst meeting in Safe Spaces Task Force
How can Nordic cities create safe, inspiring and attractive spaces, where urban safety planning and security go hand in hand with open and democratic public spaces? City planning has gained increasing importance on the agenda in recent years, as cities have been reinforcing security measures around public spaces and buildings...
Read the full storyWelcome to the Safe City Blueprint
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