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Intercultural cities: good practice examples

The Intercultural city aims at building its policies and identity on the explicit acknowledgement that diversity can be a resource for the development of the society.

The first step is the adoption (and implementation) of strategies that facilitate positive intercultural encounters and exchanges, and promote equal and active participation of residents and communities in the development of the city, thus responding to the needs of a diverse population. The Intercultural integration policy model is based on extensive research evidence, on a range of international legal instruments, and on the collective input of the cities member of the Intercultural Cities programme that share their good practice examples on how to better manage diversity, address possible conflicts, and benefit from the diversity advantage.

This section offers examples of intercultural approaches that facilitate the development and implementation of intercultural strategies.

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A road map to promote egalitarian government open to diversity

Switzerland Neuchâtel 2018

This roadmap is an unprecedented step in Switzerland and is designed not only to combat discrimination but to capitalise on diversity proactively so as to create a climate fostering creativity and...

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Mediation panel – a low threshold mediation service for complaints on discrimination

Norway Oslo 2018

Purpose: The mediation panel organised by the Norwegian Peoples Aid is a service where victims of discrimination can present their complaints, get advice, and engage in dialogue through mediation...

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Gender-based analysis plus (GBA+)

Canada Montreal 2018

refers to the notion of intersectionality. It means that, in addition to gender-differentiated analysis, it is important to consider needs and differentiated effects in the light of other...

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Bergen – a safe city for LGBTI refugees and citizens with migrant background

Norway Bergen 2023-2027

Purpose: As part of the plan The Rainbow City of Bergen: Plan for gender and sexual diversity 2023-2027, the city of Bergen includes information about the importance of taking responsibility for...

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The Montreal Intercultural Council

Canada Montreal permanent

The Montreal Intercultural Council (CiM) advises, and issues opinions to, the City Council and the executive committee on all issues of interest to the cultural communities and on any another...

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Urban Working Group (UWG) of Epirus

Greece Ioannina since April 2017

Purpose: The purpose of the Urban Working Group (UWG) is to facilitate effective coordination and collaboration among various stakeholders involved in refugee management in the Epirus region of...

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Auckland’s support for its diverse entrepreneurs

New Zealand Auckland 2018 onwards

Purpose: Programmes, competitions and spaces that encourage innovation and collaboration amongst Aucklanders from all kinds of backgrounds. Stimulus/Rationale: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited 's diverse...

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#iorispetto: active citizenship against discrimination

Italy Turin Milan Palermo March 2018 until 31 August 2019

Purpose: #IORISPETTO promoted society, young people and students’ awareness of a culture of human rights and the principles of fairness and justice, together with an understanding of the mechanisms...

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The Welcoming Communities Initiative

New Zealand Auckland 2018 onwards

Purpose: A joint central and local government programme implemented by councils across New Zealand to welcome newcomers. Stimulus/Rationale: Auckland Council, ATEED (now Tātaki Auckland Unlimited)...

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The Leeds City Region Diversity Dashboard

United Kingdom Leeds 2022

The Leeds City Region Diversity Dashboard is a project by the Leeds Inclusive Anchors Network. Leeds Inclusive Anchors Network is a group of the city’s largest (mainly) public sector employers....

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Intercultural mediation to promote living together

Spain Valladolid 2019 - ongoing

Purpose: The overall objective is the promotion of mediation as a mechanism of alternative conflict resolution that will help to foster peaceful and inclusive cohabitation in the municipality of...

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Capacity building on diversity: City staff and Police

Spain Valladolid 2019 - ongoing

Purpose: The training of the staff of this City Council is seen as a tool for raising awareness, as it contributes to broadening knowledge, tools and resources aimed at effectively managing...

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Welcoming and social inclusion of newcomers in the city

Spain Valladolid 2019-ongoing

Purpose: Valladolid promotes social inclusion and respect of the human rights of asylum-seekers and migrant people living in the city. Besides guaranteeing the reception of newcomers, the Council...

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Gender-responsive budgeting to improve the impact of public policies on gender equality

France Strasbourg Since 2022

Purpose: Gender-responsive budgeting allows for better consideration of the impact of public policies on gender equality. In the long run, it will allow for a sustainable and transversal...

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Art-therapy in Lutsk

Ukraine Lutsk 2022

Purpose: Providing psychological relief to internally displaced children and helping them coping with the stress and challenges derived from Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine....

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Generational Dialog

Norway Bergen 2022 -

Purpose: The project aims to create a better basis for communication between generations (i.e., between “second-generation” children born and living in a foreign country and parents that migrated...

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Botkyrka: Anti-Rumour Cafés – Stop the Rumour

Sweden Botkyrka 2016-

Purpose: The Anti-Rumours Cafés, now called Stop The Rumour (Stop Ryktet) and are carried out for the municipality of Botkyrka by the environmental and social impact agency The Good Tribe that set...

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Salisbury’s strong effort in the educational sphere

Australia Salisbury 2020 onwards

Purpose: The regular intercultural projects carried out by Salisbury’s schools highlight the intercultural nature of the City. Process: Great examples of this effort are the programmes “Community...

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Salisbury shows its intercultural commitment with a public declaration and a Strategic Plan

Australia Salisbury 2017 onwards

Purpose: The Australian City of Salisbury has shown its intercultural commitment through a public declaration and the adoption of an Intercultural Strategic Plan for the period 2017 -2027. Process:...

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Salisbury’s Intercultural Strategic Plan 2017-2027 encourages the intercultural exchanges

Australia Salisbury 2017 onwards

Purpose: The Intercultural Strategic Plan includes the idea to: “encourage intercultural exchanges”. This idea is supported via actions in the Implementation Plan and is manifested through the...

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