To reduce inequality, policies have to be put in place to empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all. Inequalities can take different forms : social exclusion is one of them. It is necessary to ensure equal opportunity for all individuals and groups taking part in our society, independently of their characteristics. Because social exclusion means that individuals are blocked or denied access to fundamental rights, opportunities or resources such as housing, employment, healthcare or democratic participation, it is fundamental we erase it.

In order to reduce inequalities, the Congress has adopted the following texts on minorities, young people, refugees, migrants, Roma and the Travellers all relating to social inclusion :

• REC473 (2022) and RES481 (2022) - The future of youth in rural areas: responsibilities of local and regional authorities
• REC441 (2019) and RES453 (2019) - The use of languages by local and regional authorities
• REC438 (2019) and RES449 (2019) - Fair distribution of taxes in transfrontier areas. Potential conflicts and possibilities for compromise
• REC422 (2017) and RES432 (2018) - Border regions facing the migration phenomenon
• REC419 (2018) and RES431 (2018) - Voting rights at local level as an element of successful long-term integration of migrants and IDPs in Europe’s municipalities and regions
• REC414 (2018) and RES428 (2018) - Unaccompanied refugee children: the role and responsibilities of local and regional authorities
• REC394 (2017) and RES411 (2017) -  From reception to integration: the role of local and regional authorities facing migration
• REC388 (2016) and RES403 (2016) - The situation of Roma and travellers in the context of rising extremism, xenophobia and the refugee crisis in Europe
• REC361 (2014) and RES371 (2014) - Promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities and their participation at local and regional levels
• REC354 (2014) and RES66 (2014) - Empowering Roma youth through participation: effective policy design at local and regional levels
• REC315 (2011) and RES333 (2011) - The situation of Roma in Europe: a challenge for local and regional authorities
• RES319 (2010) - Integration of young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods

• Human Rights
• Migration and integration
• Roma and Travellers
• Cooperation programmes

• Local Voting rights for the integration of migrants and IDPs