Intercultural cities: good practice examples
The first step is the adoption (and implementation) of strategies that facilitate positive intercultural encounters and exchanges, and promote equal and active participation of residents and communities in the development of the city, thus responding to the needs of a diverse population. The Intercultural integration policy model is based on extensive research evidence, on a range of international legal instruments, and on the collective input of the cities member of the Intercultural Cities programme that share their good practice examples on how to better manage diversity, address possible conflicts, and benefit from the diversity advantage.
This section offers examples of intercultural approaches that facilitate the development and implementation of intercultural strategies.
Council for civil society development
Sweden
Botkyrka
2018-
Purpose: Civil society organizations working in the social field and organised in the network “Platform for local NGOs’ in Botkyrka” and politicians from Botkyrka have established a joint Council...
"Identity Map: the Language of Dissent"
Ukraine
Lutsk
2018
Purpose: An artistic performance to minimise racial, gender or sexual discrimination and to promote tolerance and inclusiveness in the city community Process: Discrimination on the grounds of...
Mediation panel – a low threshold mediation service for complaints on discrimination
Norway
Oslo
2018
Purpose: The mediation panel organised by the Norwegian Peoples Aid is a service where victims of discrimination can present their complaints, get advice, and engage in dialogue through mediation...
Weeks of culture
Ukraine
Melitopol
2018
Purpose: Fostering intercultural exchange and sharing traditions Process: The Council of National Communities of Melitopol usually holds a one or two-day Reporting Event annually as part of the...
Europe Island Festival
Ukraine
Vinnitsya
2018
Process: An international festival "Europe Island" with 10 open-air locations in Vinnytsia, dedicated to "chamber" literature, languages of national minorities and local writings brought together...
OXLO Business Charter - making migrants visible as a resource for business and economic growth
Norway
Oslo
2013 - Ongoing
Purpose: Launched in 2013 at the Oslo Global Mobility Forum, the OXLO Business Charter is a forum and a network for the collaboration between the city and the business community, making migrants...
Gender-based analysis plus (GBA+)
Canada
Montreal
2018 - Ongoing
Purpose: Apart from gender equality, which is one of the social dimensions to be developed and promoted by the metropolitan authority, if the different departments of the city integrate diversity...
Urban Working Group (UWG) of Epirus
Greece
Ioannina
2017 - Ongoing
Purpose: The purpose of the Urban Working Group (UWG) is to facilitate effective coordination and collaboration among various stakeholders involved in refugee management in the Epirus region of...
Creative Orchestra
Portugal
Santa Maria da Feira
ongoing
Purpose: The Creative Orchestra is a community project that aims to bring forward the social dimension of music, promoting inclusion through music. Stimulus/Rationale: Casa dos Choupos is the local...
Intercultural Council of Limassol
Cyprus
Limassol
2017 - ongoing
Purpose: The purpose of the Limassol Intercultural Council is to foster inclusive integration and promote intercultural understanding within the city of Limassol. By bringing together...
Creative anti-rumour writing
Spain
Bilbao
Since 2017
Purpose: To raise public awareness, prevent and address the formation of prejudices and stereotypes linked to migration and cultural diversity through creative writing. Rationale: This initiative...
Espai Avinyó
Spain
Barcelona
2011 - ongoing
Purpose: The Espai Avinyó aims to be a dialogue and a meeting space for promoting reflection on what cultural diversity implies in every sphere of society and on the challenges involved in...
Promoting multilingualism
Spain
Barcelona
Purpose: A language learning programme recognising and promoting the linguistic diversity in Barcelona’s neighbourhoods was launched to: foster multilingualism in the city and within the...
Intercultural Week
Italy
Casalecchio di Reno
2009 - Ongoing
Casalecchio di Reno, Italy
Purpose: The festival INCONTRI DI MOnDI is developing within the intercultural strategy of the Municipality of Casalecchio di Reno. The initiative, that is renewed every year since 2009, consists...
ICC Strategies are in Place in all ICCUA Cities
Ukraine
Melitopol
Lutsk
Odessa
Pavlograd
Sumy
Vinnitsya
2021
Process: As of the end of 2021, all member cities of the ICC-Ukraine network had developed and four of them had officially adopted their ICC City Strategies, which represents a considerable...
Empowering Roma Students
Greece
Patras
23/02/2022 – 23/02/2025
Purpose: The purpose of the collaboration between the Social Organisation of the Municipality of Patras and the University of Patras is to address the educational inequality and marginalization...
Recruitment practices in favour of diversity in the workforce
United Kingdom
Camden
Camden is involved with many local, regional and national organisations promoting diversity and non-discrimination in the labour market, including: Stonewall, a charity that works with institutions...
Participatory mechanisms and initiatives encouraging all Camden residents to engage in political life and decision-making processes
United Kingdom
Camden
Camden Council services work in a range of ways that enable all of Camden’s residents, in particular people with migrant/minority backgrounds, to voice their concerns, examples are: Communication...
Providing intercultural mediation in Camden: an efficient tool for a harmonious life in the borough
United Kingdom
Camden
In Camden, intercultural mediation is provided in the neighbourhoods and on the streets actively seeking to meet residents and discuss problems. The Family Group Conference (FGC) offers a...
Camden’s residents and the authorities building together a safe and welcoming borough
United Kingdom
Camden
Camden has been carrying out surveys on the feeling of security/safety with respect to people with migrant/minority backgrounds. The Council has a community lead response to supporting communities...