Amir Lütfioğlu – UCLG-MEWA

International Conference “Reshaping Power for Equality: Women’s Political Participation and the Future of Democracy

Amir Lütfioğlu1 September 2025

The International Conference “Reshaping Power for Equality: Women’s Political Participation and the Future of Democracy,” which will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, from 23 to 24 September 2025. The deadline...Read More

Building Climate Resilience: Addressing Loss and Damage in the MEWA Region

Amir Lütfioğlu1 September 2025

Cities in the Middle East and West Asia (MEWA) region are increasingly exposed to climate-related risks, including extreme weather events, heatwaves, floods, and environmental degradation....Read More

UCLG-MEWA Hosts Strategic Dialogue on Urban Traffic Challenges and Solutions

Amir Lütfioğlu1 September 2025

Under the auspices of the UCLG-MEWA, a meeting titled “Traffic Problems and Solution Proposals” was held on Friday, August 8, 2025. The event addressed the...Read More

Registration for the UCLG 2025 World Council will be held in Xi’an, People’s Republic of China

Amir Lütfioğlu23 August 2025

The 2025 UCLG World Council will take place in Xi’an, People’s Republic of China (PRC) on 16-18 October 2025, under the theme, “Shaping communities for...Read More

UCLG-MEWA Governing Bodies Elections (2025–2028 Term) – Deadline Extended for Nominations

Amir Lütfioğlu18 August 2025

As circulated in the Call for Nominations: UCLG-MEWA Governing Bodies Elections (2025–2028 Term) on 7 July 2025, the initial deadline for submitting nominations was 15...Read More

Workshop on Quality of Life Explores Urban Well-Being Strategies

Amir Lütfioğlu2 June 2025

The “Measuring Quality of Life in the Middle East and West Asia” Workshop was held on May 29, 2025, in Aksaray, Türkiye, as part of...Read More

Training on localizing the SDGs in Urban Governance

Amir Lütfioğlu2 June 2025

The training of trainers on the SDG Localization Module 2: Planning for change with the SDGs for municipal staff was conducted during the UCLG-MEWA Executive...Read More

UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau 2025 concludes in Aksaray, Türkiye

Amir Lütfioğlu2 June 2025

With a focus on Climate Change, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in action, and the Quality of Life, the UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau Meeting 2025 was...Read More

Experts Convene in Istanbul to Address Traffic Safety and Urban Mobility Challenges

Amir Lütfioğlu14 May 2025

The first edition of Disaster and Traffic Management: Academic and Applied Perspectives was held on 8 May 2025, in Istanbul University, organized by Istanbul University,...Read More

UCLG-MEWA Supervisory Board/Financial Management Committee Meeting Convened in Kütahya

Amir Lütfioğlu30 April 2025

UCLG-MEWA Supervisory Board/Financial Management Committee Meeting was held on April 25, 2025, hosted by Kütahya Municipality. The meeting was chaired by Mayor of Kütahya and...Read More

UCLG-MEWA pays Official Visit to Doha Municipality to Strengthen Regional Collaboration

Amir Lütfioğlu30 April 2025

UCLG-MEWA Delegation Paid a Visit to Syrian Consulate General in Istanbul

Amir Lütfioğlu30 April 2025

UCLG-MEWA delegation led by Secretary General Dr. Mehmet Duman, paid a courtesy visit to the Syrian Consulate General in Istanbul. The delegation was received by...Read More