The Committee on Culture of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) has released a new Massive Online Open Course (MOOC). Hosted on the UCLG Learning platform this MOOC explores the role of
Cultural Actions to Support Gender Equality in Cities and Territories.
What will you learn in this MOOC?
- The main policy and global agenda frameworks for local cultural action in the field of gender equality.
- Three key pathways to advance transformative policies with regards to gender equality from a local government perspective, including: institutional and governance arrangements; public spaces and values-oriented interventions; and new cultural activities modalities
- The role of the global municipal movement in advancing gender equality.
The course is based on the report 'Cultural Actions Supporting Gender Equality in Cities and Territories' coordinated by Farida Shaheed, former UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights and published in late 2021. It aims to introduce the contents of the report to an audience of local government practitioners, women’s rights advocates and people interested in this subject. The modules of this online course are intended to be a good practice guide for municipalities and governments around the world who are putting into practice how to make their cities and territories more inclusive and equitable.
This MOOC is open to anyone interested in learning more about the relationship between culture, local public policies and gender equality. It is free of charge, available in English, and includes a completion certificate.
You can access the MOOC at: