Since the spreading of COVID-19 virus and disease, public authorities at all government levels and worldwide are facing a large-scale emergency situation which is new for most of today’s societies. Apart from the immediate threat to health posed by the pandemic, the “future” is already announcing more challenges to our human rights acquis, social, economic and institutional structures, with obvious implications in all areas of our shared daily reality.
Online meeting: “Covid-19: Challenges and opportunities for intercultural local authorities”
Covid-19 is confronting both citizens and public authorities with a situation which was so far unknown by the present generations. Yet, as most critical situations, this time brings in both challenges and opportunities. To discuss these issues the ICC team has convened all ICC member cities to an online meeting on 23 April.
The ICC programme will support the member cities that will join their forces
In February 2020 the ICC completed the member survey 2020, identifying thematic areas on which the member cities would like to contribute in the upcoming years. The results displayed common areas of concern and priorities. The document will guide the work of the ICC during 2020.
Report of the Intercultural Integration Academy in Morocco
The report of the Intercultural Integration Academy held in Marrakech, Morocco on 18-19 February 2020 has been published. The Academy gathered 30 participants from Morocco, Jordan, Palestine* and Tunisia. This time the Academy focused on policy-making and strategies for the intercultural city as well as the anti-rumours methodology.
The City of Reggio Emilia struggling with the Coronavirus health emergency
Alongside the dramatic realities tied to the Coronavirus health emergency, stories of solidarity and a sense of belonging are also emerging. The City of Reggio Emilia confirms to be the City of the People, with its institutions working side by side with the local civil society, and so able together to mobilise a whole community.
ICC Good practice database updated: check it for new inspirational ideas!
At ICC we believe that we are stronger together and one of the key aspects of the network is the sharing of good practices and lessons learned. The ICC is therefore collecting and updating its database of good practices regularly.
ECRI calls on Switzerland to improve support for victims of racism, and praises the policies adopted at the local level by the cantons of Neuchâtel and Geneva
In a report published on 19 March, the Council of Europe’s Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) calls on Switzerland to increase funding and human resources for counselling centres for victims of racism, to deal more effectively with discrimination and to promote integration.
The first meeting of the Intercultural Regions’ network took place online
On 23 March the ICC programme and the Intercultural Regions’ network had their first meeting online. Participants included representatives of nine regions from Sweden, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Romania, as well as representatives of the Assembly of European Regions and the ICC Team.
Welcome to the city of Neumarkt into the International Intercultural Cities Network !
It is with great joy we announce this year’s fourth and latest addition to the ICC family, by welcoming the city of Neumarkt into the International Intercultural Cities Network.
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