Annual meeting of ICC programme co-ordinators in Portugal

Coordinators of the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme and networks met in Braga and Vila Verde (Portugal) on 14-15 November 2024. The annual meeting of ICC coordinators took stock of achievements, discussed challenges and possible solutions, exchanged ideas for future joint...

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Policy briefs on public participation and systemic discrimination in Finnish

Two policy briefs produced within the Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme are now available in Finnish. The first one, “Building meaningful public participation in Intercultural cities – A guide to the appreciative inquiry approach”, is mainly intended for local authorities and practitioners...

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Finnish stakeholders meet to shape a new blueprint on integration

On 31 October 2024, stakeholders from across Finland met in Helsinki to review the draft “Blueprint for Multi-Level Governance of Inclusive Integration and Good Relations in Finland”. The workshop brought together 17 representatives from local, regional, and national authorities, as well as civil...

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Anglais seulement

First training course on intercultural competences in Greek

Representatives of national entities in Cyprus participated in an online training course on intercultural competences in Greek on the mornings of 11, 18 and 25 October 2024. The participants included representatives of the Deputy Ministry for Migration and International Protection, Ministry of...

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Intercultural Cities Symposium 2024 in Hamamatsu

The Intercultural Cities Symposium 2024 in Hamamatsu, held on 10-11 October 2024, brought together a diverse range of participants to discuss topics centred around intercultural inclusion and urban vitality. The discussions focused on nurturing future generations, fostering intercultural exchange...

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Welcome to the city of Asan, Republic of Korea

It is with great pleasure that the Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme announces the membership of the city of Asan, Republic of Korea. The ICC Programme will support the city in reviewing and adapting its policies through an intercultural lens, and in developing comprehensive intercultural...

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6th meeting of the Committee of Experts on Intercultural Inclusion (ADI-INT)

On 10-11 October 2024, the Committee of Experts on Intercultural Inclusion (ADI-INT) held its 6th meeting in Strasbourg, France. The ADI-INT continued its work on developing tools on intercultural integration and inclusion to support member states in their implementation of Recommendation...

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ANGLAIS SEULEMENT

New report sheds light on social cohesion in Limassol and Famagusta districts of Cyprus

A new report on “Social cohesion monitoring in Cyprus”, reveals encouraging findings on the state of social cohesion in the Limassol and Famagusta districts of Cyprus. The study reveals a strong sense of community in both districts, with 70% of Limassol residents and an even higher 82% in...

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Intercultural Cities Programme participates in Placemaking Week 2024

Placemaking Week Europe is an annual festival that brings together 500+ placemakers, urban planners, city officials, and community leaders from across Europe and beyond. Placemaking is an approach to urban planning and design that focuses on the people who use a space, rather than just the...

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Anti-rumours training for local and national levels in Cyprus

Workshops aimed at tackling stereotypes and prejudices through the Anti-rumours methodology were held in Paphos, Famagusta and Nicosia on 25-27 September 2024. These training sessions brought together national civil servants, members of the regional intercultural networks including migrants and...

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