In Mexico, public schools and communities face challenges derived from social inequality, structural violence and the lack of recognition of diversity, which directly impact on the well-being and integral development of children, youth and adults.
Konya faces various challenges and opportunities typical of a rapidly growing urban center in Turkey. With a population exceeding 2 million, Konya experiences rapid urbanization, which leads to an increased pressure on infrastructure, housing, and public services.
With a population of 500,000, the Rouen Normandy Metropolis is marked by the contrast between urban and rural, by its industrial and agricultural fabric and by its many and varied heritages.
With almost 400,000 inhabitants, Novi Sad is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. The city has experienced nine state formations and various social systems in the last century.
Montevideo is home to (2023 census data) 1,302,954 people in an area of 200 km2. It was the eighth most visited city in Latin America by foreigners in 2013 and contributes almost 50% of the national GDP.
Istanbul’s position as a bridge between East and West makes the city an ideal candidate to represent the spirit of cultural exchange and dialogue.
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, with around 278,000 inhabitants, is located in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. With more than 20,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, it is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe.
Esch-sur-Alzette is the second largest city in Luxembourg, despite its size (14.35 km2) and its 36,220 inhabitants. Esch is a mixed community, with 57% of its inhabitants of 130 nationalities, half of whom work across the border.
Gwanak-gu, located in the southwestern part of Seoul Metropolitan Area, has a population of about 500,000 people.
Bristol city centre is the regional centre for employment, shopping, culture, healthcare, education and transport. It provides 45% of the city’s jobs.