The Intercultural Cities (ICC) programme is happy to announce the publication of the yearly reports of the ICC national networks in Italy (Città del Dialogo), Portugal (RPCI), Spain (RECI) and Ukraine (ICC-UA). These reports inform about the progress of ICC national coalitions of cities, representing more than 60% of the programme’s membership. They also show that it is possible to align national priorities with international ones, and to pilot innovative initiatives that will ultimately benefit the whole ICC network.
Città del Dialogo saw its membership expanding in 2022 and welcomed the city of Zagarolo. Several projects were implemented, including some funded by the European Commission which bring together several intercultural cities, within the Italian network and abroad. Some of the member cities further engaged into their intercultural strategy design process and one adopted a new action plan on preventing racism and discrimination.
RPCI also saw its membership expanding in 2022 and welcomed the cities of Vila Verde, Vila Nova de Famalicao and Barcelos. A Podcast entitled “Portugal Plural” was launched and six episodes were recorded. Created in 2021 to support the Network, the cooperative RPCI coordinated the implementation of five new projects: three funded by the Intercultural Cities programme, and two funded by the European Commission.
RECI also welcomed two new cities – Manlleu and Valencia – and had a very busy year which included a special event to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The celebrations culminated into the publication of the report “RECI (2011 - 2021): a decade of interculturality” which covers the history of the 10 years of RECI in eight chapters.
2022 has been a tragic year for Europe as a whole but for Ukraine in particular, due to the Russian military aggression that is provoking griefs and destruction. Yet, ICC-UA member cities continued with courage and commitment their intercultural work in times of war, also thanks to the support of their national coordinator. This tremendous effort deserves to be praised.
Read the reports for more detailed information:
GET THE LATEST UPDATES
