Activity reports from ICC national networks for the 2nd quarter of 2024

The quarterly activity reports (April to July 2024) of the ICC national networks in Italy (Rete Città del Dialogo), Portugal (Rede Portuguesa Cidades Interculturais), and Ukraine (Ukrainian Network of Intercultural Cities) are now on-line. The Italian network supported cities in increasing...

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Oulu joins 6 other Finnish municipalities to work on good relations and intercultural integration

The municipality of Oulu has become the seventh city participating in the EU / CoE joint project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. Oulu is a city known for its strong economy, innovative technology sector, and a rich blend of rural and urban environments. Through the...

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New resources available in Finnish for promoting intercultural integration

The "Intercultural cities step-by-step guide" and the "Anti-rumours handbook" have been translated into Finnish within the Council of Europe and European Union joint project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. The "Intercultural cities step-by-step guide" is a practical tool...

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New video on anti-rumours youth summits

Over the past 7 years, more than 400 young people from 6 European countries have participated in Anti-Rumours Youth Summits, contributing through their active participation to the commitment of young people to the values of interculturality. Aiming to work locally to minimise the impact and...

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The ICC Programme welcomes three new members!

It is with great pleasure that the Intercultural Cities programme announces the membership of the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis (France), Besançon (France) and Zagreb (Croatia). The ICC Programme will support the cities and region in reviewing and adapting their policies through an...

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Publication of the 2024 ICC Programme’s annual survey report

From 12 December 2023 to 26 January 2024, the Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme of the Council of Europe conducted a survey among its member cities to collect information about the intercultural work they are currently carrying out or planning to carry out in future. The survey provides an...

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Polish translations of ICC training manuals now available!

Three practical handbooks created under the Intercultural Cities Programme to support effective intercultural inclusion are now available also in Polish. These are: Anti-rumours handbook Manual for the design of a training course on intercultural competence: Part 1 – The core principles of the...

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Cypriot study visit to Madrid increases knowledge on intercultural integration

Representatives from various national bodies in Cyprus visited Madrid, Spain on 19-20 June 2024, to gain insights and practical knowledge on implementing effective intercultural inclusion policies. This study visit was organised in co-operation with the Spanish Observatory on Racism and...

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The ICC Programme participated in the No Hate Speech Week 2024

On 18-19 June 2024, the Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme welcomed city representatives to take part in the ICC training on anti-rumours in Strasbourg. Representatives of national authorities and civil society were also invited to participate. In three interactive workshops, participants...

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Anti-rumours training course during the No Hate Speech Week 2024

On 18 and 19 June 2024, the Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme welcomes a delegation of its city representatives to participate in the No Hate Speech Week 2024 at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, including two half-day training sessions on anti-rumours. Rumours, stereotypes and prejudices...

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