Back International Migrants Day in the Lisbon City Hall

Purpose: Show political commitment towards interculturalism

Stimulus/Rationale: It is important to show political commitment to Diversity and Migration, and a positive image of migrants as an asset to society.

Process: On International Migrants Day (18th December), initiated by the United Nations in 2000, Lisbon City Hall hosted a reception for newcomers and migrants living in the city. The event was organised by the Municipal Council for Interculturality and Citizenship (CMIC), a consultative structure that brings together various associations with the goal of strengthening immigrants’ integration policies based on intercultural values and principles. Next to a guided tour through the City Hall building, various associations supporting immigrants and refugees presented their work. Participants were also handed out an information guide (“Lisbon’s Immigrant Roadmap”) aiming to facilitate integration.

In 2018, the city celebrated the date again with a projection of the Global Migration Film Festival films followed by a debate.

In 2021 the city joined the European Coalition of Cities Against Racism and a symbolic act to celebrate the date, issuing a political statement from Councilwoman Paula Marques on the value of Diversity and migration for the city, repudiating all xenophobic and racist acts.

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