Peace in Our Cities
@peaceinourcities.org
🏙️ Preserving lives and helping cities thrive by reducing and preventing urban violence.
Secretariat: Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, @nyucic.bsky.social, @stanleycenter.org. #PiOC
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Secretariat: Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, @nyucic.bsky.social, @stanleycenter.org. #PiOC
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🚀 Join us for the virtual launch of “Tackling the False Dilemma: A Communications Guide for Advancing Balanced and Effective Public Safety Approaches,” a PiOC comms guide authored by Enrique Betancourt.
November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🚀 Join us for the virtual launch of “Tackling the False Dilemma: A Communications Guide for Advancing Balanced and Effective Public Safety Approaches,” a PiOC comms guide authored by Enrique Betancourt.
🤔 How can we prevent urban violence in Quezon City, Philippines?
🔍 Our first workshop in the region explored the main violence-related challenges in cities, how leaders are addressing them, and where they most need support.
Download the full report:
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🔍 Our first workshop in the region explored the main violence-related challenges in cities, how leaders are addressing them, and where they most need support.
Download the full report:
buff.ly/GzfQXpy
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🤔 How can we prevent urban violence in Quezon City, Philippines?
🔍 Our first workshop in the region explored the main violence-related challenges in cities, how leaders are addressing them, and where they most need support.
Download the full report:
buff.ly/GzfQXpy
🔍 Our first workshop in the region explored the main violence-related challenges in cities, how leaders are addressing them, and where they most need support.
Download the full report:
buff.ly/GzfQXpy
TODAY: You’re invited to the virtual launch of "Identity-Based Mass Violence in Urban Contexts: Uncovered".
Experts, storytellers, and researchers are coming together to explore how urban spaces, identity, and violence intersect.
📆 Wed, Nov 12
🕛 12 PM ET | 5 PM GMT
🔗 Register:
bit.ly/3KYJ9xB
Experts, storytellers, and researchers are coming together to explore how urban spaces, identity, and violence intersect.
📆 Wed, Nov 12
🕛 12 PM ET | 5 PM GMT
🔗 Register:
bit.ly/3KYJ9xB
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
TODAY: You’re invited to the virtual launch of "Identity-Based Mass Violence in Urban Contexts: Uncovered".
Experts, storytellers, and researchers are coming together to explore how urban spaces, identity, and violence intersect.
📆 Wed, Nov 12
🕛 12 PM ET | 5 PM GMT
🔗 Register:
bit.ly/3KYJ9xB
Experts, storytellers, and researchers are coming together to explore how urban spaces, identity, and violence intersect.
📆 Wed, Nov 12
🕛 12 PM ET | 5 PM GMT
🔗 Register:
bit.ly/3KYJ9xB
🇵🇭 On August 26, 2025, we had our 1st workshop in Quezon City, Philippines.
💡 Local leaders from across the Philippines came together to talk about urban violence prevention, what challenges they have been facing in their cities and provinces, and where there is opportunity for action.
💡 Local leaders from across the Philippines came together to talk about urban violence prevention, what challenges they have been facing in their cities and provinces, and where there is opportunity for action.
November 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🇵🇭 On August 26, 2025, we had our 1st workshop in Quezon City, Philippines.
💡 Local leaders from across the Philippines came together to talk about urban violence prevention, what challenges they have been facing in their cities and provinces, and where there is opportunity for action.
💡 Local leaders from across the Philippines came together to talk about urban violence prevention, what challenges they have been facing in their cities and provinces, and where there is opportunity for action.
Welcome the city of Quito, Ecuador 🇪🇨 to the @peaceinourcities.org network!
🌟 Through interventions that combine the care of public spaces w/the mitigation of violence factors, Quito strengthens the social fabric, citizen trust, & community leadership.
More: 🏙️: buff.ly/8PXHCLB
🌟 Through interventions that combine the care of public spaces w/the mitigation of violence factors, Quito strengthens the social fabric, citizen trust, & community leadership.
More: 🏙️: buff.ly/8PXHCLB
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Welcome the city of Quito, Ecuador 🇪🇨 to the @peaceinourcities.org network!
🌟 Through interventions that combine the care of public spaces w/the mitigation of violence factors, Quito strengthens the social fabric, citizen trust, & community leadership.
More: 🏙️: buff.ly/8PXHCLB
🌟 Through interventions that combine the care of public spaces w/the mitigation of violence factors, Quito strengthens the social fabric, citizen trust, & community leadership.
More: 🏙️: buff.ly/8PXHCLB
🎊 @peaceinourcities.org just turned 6 this year!
In our anniversary newsletter, we share:
🏙️ Our latest Godoy Cruz & Peñalolen City Exchange Report.
🚀 New resources on gender-based + youth violence.
💰 Funding & other opportunities
Check out the full newsletter:
buff.ly/xLuQZ7b
In our anniversary newsletter, we share:
🏙️ Our latest Godoy Cruz & Peñalolen City Exchange Report.
🚀 New resources on gender-based + youth violence.
💰 Funding & other opportunities
Check out the full newsletter:
buff.ly/xLuQZ7b
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🎊 @peaceinourcities.org just turned 6 this year!
In our anniversary newsletter, we share:
🏙️ Our latest Godoy Cruz & Peñalolen City Exchange Report.
🚀 New resources on gender-based + youth violence.
💰 Funding & other opportunities
Check out the full newsletter:
buff.ly/xLuQZ7b
In our anniversary newsletter, we share:
🏙️ Our latest Godoy Cruz & Peñalolen City Exchange Report.
🚀 New resources on gender-based + youth violence.
💰 Funding & other opportunities
Check out the full newsletter:
buff.ly/xLuQZ7b
🙌 Join us in welcoming Natrona Collective Health Trust to the @peaceinourcities network!
🎯 They aim to learn from peer cities and exchange strategies to develop community-centered approaches that reduce violence and strengthen community resilience.
All members: peaceinourcities.org/our-network
🎯 They aim to learn from peer cities and exchange strategies to develop community-centered approaches that reduce violence and strengthen community resilience.
All members: peaceinourcities.org/our-network
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🙌 Join us in welcoming Natrona Collective Health Trust to the @peaceinourcities network!
🎯 They aim to learn from peer cities and exchange strategies to develop community-centered approaches that reduce violence and strengthen community resilience.
All members: peaceinourcities.org/our-network
🎯 They aim to learn from peer cities and exchange strategies to develop community-centered approaches that reduce violence and strengthen community resilience.
All members: peaceinourcities.org/our-network
🏙️ Today is #WorldCitiesDay! This year’s theme, “people-centered smart cities,” showcases how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises.
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🏙️ Today is #WorldCitiesDay! This year’s theme, “people-centered smart cities,” showcases how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises.
🙌 Please welcome Youth Empowerment to the @peaceinourcities.org network!
🤝 They are based in San Diego & hope to collaborate w/ other dedicated leaders to enhance & strengthen the space for young people to thrive.
Learn more: buff.ly/yOq0Vyn
All members: buff.ly/8PXHCLB
🤝 They are based in San Diego & hope to collaborate w/ other dedicated leaders to enhance & strengthen the space for young people to thrive.
Learn more: buff.ly/yOq0Vyn
All members: buff.ly/8PXHCLB
October 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🙌 Please welcome Youth Empowerment to the @peaceinourcities.org network!
🤝 They are based in San Diego & hope to collaborate w/ other dedicated leaders to enhance & strengthen the space for young people to thrive.
Learn more: buff.ly/yOq0Vyn
All members: buff.ly/8PXHCLB
🤝 They are based in San Diego & hope to collaborate w/ other dedicated leaders to enhance & strengthen the space for young people to thrive.
Learn more: buff.ly/yOq0Vyn
All members: buff.ly/8PXHCLB
🙌 Please join us in welcoming the Emmanuel Ivorgba Center to the @peaceinourcities.org network!
💪 This org is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, hunger, #inequality, and injustice by empowering youth and women through sustainable programs.
Learn more:
buff.ly/VkIajdH
💪 This org is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, hunger, #inequality, and injustice by empowering youth and women through sustainable programs.
Learn more:
buff.ly/VkIajdH
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🙌 Please join us in welcoming the Emmanuel Ivorgba Center to the @peaceinourcities.org network!
💪 This org is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, hunger, #inequality, and injustice by empowering youth and women through sustainable programs.
Learn more:
buff.ly/VkIajdH
💪 This org is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, hunger, #inequality, and injustice by empowering youth and women through sustainable programs.
Learn more:
buff.ly/VkIajdH
🇦🇷 In response to the significant increase in violent crimes in 2014, Godoy Cruz, Argentina, enhanced citizen security through data-driven and evidence-based strategies that prioritize #HumanRights.
📥 Download the full report (available in English + Spanish) 🔻
buff.ly/LADReTJ
📥 Download the full report (available in English + Spanish) 🔻
buff.ly/LADReTJ
October 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🇦🇷 In response to the significant increase in violent crimes in 2014, Godoy Cruz, Argentina, enhanced citizen security through data-driven and evidence-based strategies that prioritize #HumanRights.
📥 Download the full report (available in English + Spanish) 🔻
buff.ly/LADReTJ
📥 Download the full report (available in English + Spanish) 🔻
buff.ly/LADReTJ
💡 We also had several sessions with the Empire Fighting Chance staff. EFC’s Box Champions model is an effective, supportive intervention for young people that integrates principles of mental health, physical exercise, & community, in non-contact boxing training.
Stay tuned for updates from Day 3!
Stay tuned for updates from Day 3!
October 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
💡 We also had several sessions with the Empire Fighting Chance staff. EFC’s Box Champions model is an effective, supportive intervention for young people that integrates principles of mental health, physical exercise, & community, in non-contact boxing training.
Stay tuned for updates from Day 3!
Stay tuned for updates from Day 3!
The group met w/Claire Moody, the regional police + crime commissioner, an elected civilian role, and Helen Moody, the regional mayor, to exchange good practices in conducting serious violence reduction, including by first understanding the nuance and details overlooked in the nature of the problem.
October 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The group met w/Claire Moody, the regional police + crime commissioner, an elected civilian role, and Helen Moody, the regional mayor, to exchange good practices in conducting serious violence reduction, including by first understanding the nuance and details overlooked in the nature of the problem.
Bristol is home to dynamic cultural sites, & has a long history of residents standing up for their rights through art and protest.
Our PiOC delegation visited sites such as Banksy’s artwork in Harbourside and MShed museum’s exhibits on how Bristol people have protested for their rights over time.
Our PiOC delegation visited sites such as Banksy’s artwork in Harbourside and MShed museum’s exhibits on how Bristol people have protested for their rights over time.
October 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Bristol is home to dynamic cultural sites, & has a long history of residents standing up for their rights through art and protest.
Our PiOC delegation visited sites such as Banksy’s artwork in Harbourside and MShed museum’s exhibits on how Bristol people have protested for their rights over time.
Our PiOC delegation visited sites such as Banksy’s artwork in Harbourside and MShed museum’s exhibits on how Bristol people have protested for their rights over time.
🥊 Tuesday featured a tour of Empire Fighting Chance. Their newly-built annex was inspired by a previous visit to Medellin, Colombia, to learn from fellow PiOC network member Medellin Resiliente on community spaces that support violence reduction aims.
October 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🥊 Tuesday featured a tour of Empire Fighting Chance. Their newly-built annex was inspired by a previous visit to Medellin, Colombia, to learn from fellow PiOC network member Medellin Resiliente on community spaces that support violence reduction aims.
We are excited to kick off a new city exchange between Peace in Our Cities (PiOC) members, Bristol, UK, and Oakland, California, US! Representatives from Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention (DVP) are visiting Bristol to exchange insights about violence prevention.
October 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We are excited to kick off a new city exchange between Peace in Our Cities (PiOC) members, Bristol, UK, and Oakland, California, US! Representatives from Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention (DVP) are visiting Bristol to exchange insights about violence prevention.
👏 Welcome AfRICOSUD, YIAVHA, + Colima City, Mexico 🇲🇽, to the #PeaceinOurCities network!
💪 They are all committed to creating change and building safer communities.
Learn more: mailchi.mp/peaceinourci....
See all PiOC network members on our website: peaceinourcities.org/our-network/.
💪 They are all committed to creating change and building safer communities.
Learn more: mailchi.mp/peaceinourci....
See all PiOC network members on our website: peaceinourcities.org/our-network/.
September 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
👏 Welcome AfRICOSUD, YIAVHA, + Colima City, Mexico 🇲🇽, to the #PeaceinOurCities network!
💪 They are all committed to creating change and building safer communities.
Learn more: mailchi.mp/peaceinourci....
See all PiOC network members on our website: peaceinourcities.org/our-network/.
💪 They are all committed to creating change and building safer communities.
Learn more: mailchi.mp/peaceinourci....
See all PiOC network members on our website: peaceinourcities.org/our-network/.
Kat Tolosa, Director for Governance and Resilience at The Asia Foundation delivered this message of solidarity:
“One of the things that we've learned very quickly is that in local governance, actually, you are at the frontline of peacebuilding. You are there where politics meets public needs." 🤝
“One of the things that we've learned very quickly is that in local governance, actually, you are at the frontline of peacebuilding. You are there where politics meets public needs." 🤝
August 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Kat Tolosa, Director for Governance and Resilience at The Asia Foundation delivered this message of solidarity:
“One of the things that we've learned very quickly is that in local governance, actually, you are at the frontline of peacebuilding. You are there where politics meets public needs." 🤝
“One of the things that we've learned very quickly is that in local governance, actually, you are at the frontline of peacebuilding. You are there where politics meets public needs." 🤝
We are inspired by Quezon City’s Mayor Joy Belmonte who notes in her remarks:
“Every person here understands the weight of our shared duty as the immediate line of defense in the face of potential violence, whether it unfolds on our streets, in schools + workplaces, inside homes, or even online.”
“Every person here understands the weight of our shared duty as the immediate line of defense in the face of potential violence, whether it unfolds on our streets, in schools + workplaces, inside homes, or even online.”
August 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We are inspired by Quezon City’s Mayor Joy Belmonte who notes in her remarks:
“Every person here understands the weight of our shared duty as the immediate line of defense in the face of potential violence, whether it unfolds on our streets, in schools + workplaces, inside homes, or even online.”
“Every person here understands the weight of our shared duty as the immediate line of defense in the face of potential violence, whether it unfolds on our streets, in schools + workplaces, inside homes, or even online.”
🌏 #PIOCInAsia Day 2 was a packed day in Quezon City. 🇵🇭, where our team brought together leaders from across the country to exchange ideas, connect with one another—and work towards addressing common struggles!
August 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🌏 #PIOCInAsia Day 2 was a packed day in Quezon City. 🇵🇭, where our team brought together leaders from across the country to exchange ideas, connect with one another—and work towards addressing common struggles!
🌟 Entre os exemplos mais proeminentes de abordagens comunitárias eficazes estão a interrupção da violência e a mediação de conflitos.
💡 No dia 27 de agosto, saiba como a Fundación Alvaralice, o Foro Regional Rosario e a Dignity Practices utilizam essas estratégias para prevenir a violência.
💡 No dia 27 de agosto, saiba como a Fundación Alvaralice, o Foro Regional Rosario e a Dignity Practices utilizam essas estratégias para prevenir a violência.
August 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🌟 Entre os exemplos mais proeminentes de abordagens comunitárias eficazes estão a interrupção da violência e a mediação de conflitos.
💡 No dia 27 de agosto, saiba como a Fundación Alvaralice, o Foro Regional Rosario e a Dignity Practices utilizam essas estratégias para prevenir a violência.
💡 No dia 27 de agosto, saiba como a Fundación Alvaralice, o Foro Regional Rosario e a Dignity Practices utilizam essas estratégias para prevenir a violência.
✈️ PIOC is in Asia!
We began our trip to the Philippines with a welcome dinner hosted by the Asia Foundation.
This intimate dinner was a great opportunity for some of our workshop participants—mainly mayors from around the country—to share what safety and security meant for their communities!
We began our trip to the Philippines with a welcome dinner hosted by the Asia Foundation.
This intimate dinner was a great opportunity for some of our workshop participants—mainly mayors from around the country—to share what safety and security meant for their communities!
August 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
✈️ PIOC is in Asia!
We began our trip to the Philippines with a welcome dinner hosted by the Asia Foundation.
This intimate dinner was a great opportunity for some of our workshop participants—mainly mayors from around the country—to share what safety and security meant for their communities!
We began our trip to the Philippines with a welcome dinner hosted by the Asia Foundation.
This intimate dinner was a great opportunity for some of our workshop participants—mainly mayors from around the country—to share what safety and security meant for their communities!
🌟 Some of the most prominent examples of effective community-based approaches are violence interruption and conflict mediation.
💡 On August 27, learn how Fundación Alvaralice, Foro Regional Rosario, & Dignity Practices are using these strategies to prevent violence.
Register now!
buff.ly/W5Q8Oaj
💡 On August 27, learn how Fundación Alvaralice, Foro Regional Rosario, & Dignity Practices are using these strategies to prevent violence.
Register now!
buff.ly/W5Q8Oaj
August 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌟 Some of the most prominent examples of effective community-based approaches are violence interruption and conflict mediation.
💡 On August 27, learn how Fundación Alvaralice, Foro Regional Rosario, & Dignity Practices are using these strategies to prevent violence.
Register now!
buff.ly/W5Q8Oaj
💡 On August 27, learn how Fundación Alvaralice, Foro Regional Rosario, & Dignity Practices are using these strategies to prevent violence.
Register now!
buff.ly/W5Q8Oaj
🌟 Entre los ejemplos más destacados de enfoques comunitarios eficaces están la interrupción de la violencia y la mediación en conflictos.
El 27 de agosto, descubra cómo la Fundación Alvaralice, el Foro Regional Rosario, Dignity Practices están utilizando estas estrategias para prevenir la violencia
El 27 de agosto, descubra cómo la Fundación Alvaralice, el Foro Regional Rosario, Dignity Practices están utilizando estas estrategias para prevenir la violencia
August 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🌟 Entre los ejemplos más destacados de enfoques comunitarios eficaces están la interrupción de la violencia y la mediación en conflictos.
El 27 de agosto, descubra cómo la Fundación Alvaralice, el Foro Regional Rosario, Dignity Practices están utilizando estas estrategias para prevenir la violencia
El 27 de agosto, descubra cómo la Fundación Alvaralice, el Foro Regional Rosario, Dignity Practices están utilizando estas estrategias para prevenir la violencia
🤔 Como podemos usar abordagens baseadas na comunidade para prevenir a violência?
💡 Ouça a Fundación Alvaralice, o Foro Regional Rosario e a Dignity Practices sobre exemplos eficazes que utilizam essa abordagem e implementação em diferentes contextos.
Confirme a sua presença aqui: buff.ly/W5Q8Oaj
💡 Ouça a Fundación Alvaralice, o Foro Regional Rosario e a Dignity Practices sobre exemplos eficazes que utilizam essa abordagem e implementação em diferentes contextos.
Confirme a sua presença aqui: buff.ly/W5Q8Oaj
August 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
🤔 Como podemos usar abordagens baseadas na comunidade para prevenir a violência?
💡 Ouça a Fundación Alvaralice, o Foro Regional Rosario e a Dignity Practices sobre exemplos eficazes que utilizam essa abordagem e implementação em diferentes contextos.
Confirme a sua presença aqui: buff.ly/W5Q8Oaj
💡 Ouça a Fundación Alvaralice, o Foro Regional Rosario e a Dignity Practices sobre exemplos eficazes que utilizam essa abordagem e implementação em diferentes contextos.
Confirme a sua presença aqui: buff.ly/W5Q8Oaj