On 31 March the city of Famalicão (Portugal) has joined the Portuguese Network of Intercultural Cities (RPCI), becoming the 155th member of the ICC programme and the 15th member of the RPCI.

The municipality of Famalicão is an important cultural, industrial, commercial and agricultural hub, combining rich cultural heritage and traditions with a modern vision of diversity and inclusion.

The dynamism of its youth, the efficiency and diversity of its workforce, the quality of life, the presence of Universities and Polytechnic Institutes, the cohesion and effectiveness of its social and family policies and the sustained growth make Famalicão a municipality turned to the future.

When joining the Intercultural Cities Programme the city declared: “Famalicão is strongly committed to the promotion of interculturality, through intercultural dialogue, valuing cultural diversity in a framework of mutual respect with the clear and unequivocal objective of becoming an example and a reference as an intercultural city at the national and international level. To this end, we want to improve the living conditions of immigrants in Vila Nova de Famalicão and their reception, so that their integration with dignity is provided, enhancing equal rights and opportunities. The Municipality intends to envision migratory flows as an opportunity for territorial affirmation and development”.

Welcome to the ICC family!