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Closing conference marks successful completion of the EU/CoE joint project on inclusive integration in Finland
On 6 February 2025, the closing conference of the EU/CoE Joint Project "Building an Inclusive Integration Approach in Finland" took place in Turku, bringing together national and local stakeholders, experts, civil society and municipal representatives. The event, opened by Marja Ruotanen...
Kraków’s first Intercultural Cities Index report published
The first analysis assessing the intercultural policies and initiatives of Kraków (Poland) has been published. The 2024 Intercultural Cities Index Analysis for Kraków provides a comprehensive evaluation of the city's achievements in intercultural integration, highlighting progress and offering...
Publication of ICC national networks annual reports 2024
The annual reports of the ICC National Networks of Italy (Città del Dialogo), Portugal (RPCI), Spain (RECI) and Ukraine (ICC-UA) are now online. The reports contain information about the progress of ICC national networks of cities, showcasing how they align local activities with ICC priorities...
Reports of the 2024 ICC Programme Advisory Group meetings
The members of the Intercultural cities Programme's Advisory Group met for the 3rd time (online 21-23 May and 30 September 2024) and took stock of the actions implemented since November 2023. They also provided feedback to the ICC secretariat regarding the upcoming membership reform of the ICC...
A blueprint for multi-level governance of inclusive integration and good relations in Finland is published
Designed as a guiding framework, the blueprint provides actionable recommendations for establishing a multi-level and multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism for integration policies in Finland. It offers a comparative analysis of internationally recommended arrangements for multi-level...
Two new guides available under the “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland” project
The first guide, “Seeking real equality: a practical guide for Finnish municipalities to combat discrimination” (+ Finnish version) aims to provide practical steps and tools to help municipalities combat discrimination more effectively. The second guide, "Opas Kunnille: Kotoutumista Ja...
ICC national networks publish their Q3/2024 reports
The ICC national networks in Italy (Rete Città del Dialogo), Portugal (Rede Portuguesa Cidades Interculturais), and Ukraine (Ukrainian Network of Intercultural Cities) have produced their quarterly activity reports (July-September 2024) which can be found online. In Italy, the network continued...
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Closing event of the intercultural integration in Cyprus joint project
The results of the joint project “Enhancing Structures and Policies for Intercultural Integration in Cyprus” were presented at a closing event in Nicosia on 6 December 2024. This project, a collaboration between the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Inclusion Unit, the European Commission’s...
New analysis of intercultural inclusion in Reggio Emilia, Italy
A new report has been published today, analysing the results of the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities (ICC) index in Reggio Emilia (Italy), based on data collected by the city in 2023. Reggio Emilia is to be congratulated on the range and quality of the steps it has taken as an...
Building bridges: how Polish cities are strengthening migrant and refugee integration
Over the past 18 months, a groundbreaking initiative, the Academy on the Integration of Migrants and Refugees in Polish Cities, has brought together key international organisations and the Union of Polish Metropolises (UPM) to empower city officials with vital skills and tools. The Academy, a...
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