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Inclusive societies, stronger democracies: Council of Europe to launch 10 Principles in Madrid
How can Europe strengthen democracy in increasingly diverse and rapidly changing societies? How can inclusion, participation and a sense of belonging contribute to more resilient and cohesive democracies? These questions will be at the centre of the high-level event “Inclusive Societies, Stronger...
Let’s empower cities to counter negative narratives and hate speech
The Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme, in partnership with ICEI – Istituto Cooperazione Economica Internazionale, coordinator of the Rete Italiana Città del Dialogo (Italian ICC network), hosted a workshop aimed at supporting local authorities and civil society in...
Study Visit on LGBTIQ Workplace Inclusion during the No Hate Speech Week 2026
The Intercultural Inclusion Unit and the SOGIESC Unit are pleased to welcome 20 participants from 14 countries as part of the three-day Study Visit on LGBTIQ Workplace Inclusion, organised in the framework of the No Hate Speech Week 2026. Representing public authorities at national level,...
Bradford Welcomes International Delegates for Intercultural Cities Study Visit
This week, Bradford played host to an inspiring two-day Intercultural Cities Study Visit, welcoming civic leaders, policymakers, and culture experts from across Europe and beyond. The dynamic programme, organised with the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities Programme, showcased Bradford’s...
Academy on the Integration of Migrants and Refugees in the Baltic Countries concludes with training by ICC and ODIHR in Riga
Local responses to disinformation and trauma‑informed integration were at the centre of a two‑day training held on 27–28 May 2026 in Riga, where 13 participants from cities in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania strengthened practical skills for supporting migrants and refugees at the local level. The...
2026 Multicultural Cities Association of Korea Delegation Visits Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
ICC Members from Korea and Japan Deepen Cooperation Through Working Visit to Shizuoka Prefecture
The Multicultural Cities Association of Korea, chaired by Gimpo City – the most recent member of the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme from the Republic of Korea – carried out a working visit to Shizuoka Prefecture, the newest ICC member in Japan. The Working‑Level Overseas...
Kristiansand joins the Intercultural Cities Programme
Kristiansand — a coastal city of around 115,000 residents, the fifth‑largest municipality in Norway and a recognised regional centre for culture, education and democratic dialogue — has formally joined the Intercultural Cities Programme (ICC). The city’s membership was highlighted during the...
Successful Expert Visit on the Intercultural Cities Index in Seine-Saint-Denis: Promoting Intercultural Dialogue and Inclusion
On 28 and 29 April 2026, Seine-Saint-Denis welcomed a delegation from the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities programme for an expert visit focused on intercultural inclusion and social cohesion. The visit serves as a basis for assessing the intercultural inclusion policies of the department...
9th meeting of the Committee of Experts on Intercultural Inclusion (ADI INT)
On 12–13 May 2026, the Committee of Experts on Intercultural Inclusion (ADI‑INT) held its 9th meeting in Strasbourg to advance its work on practical tools and policy approaches that help member States strengthen intercultural inclusion and effective multilevel governance. The Committee reviewed...
Mapping and celebrating cultural diversity, by Reggio Emilia and Modena
The cities of Reggio Emilia and Modena, Italy, have launched an innovative handbook guiding local authorities in identifying and mapping their “places of diversity”, the physical and social spaces that foster cultural interaction, dialogue, and inclusion. Developed as part of the 2025 Intercity...
