Intercultural Cities Newsroom
Fourth Session of the Commission for Intercultural Inclusion and Human Mobility of Iztapalapa
On August 6, the Fourth Session of the Commission for Intercultural Inclusion and Human Mobility of the Borough of Iztapalapa (Mexico City), took place. The session, held also in commemoration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, featured Nobel Peace Prize Laureate,...
Intercultural Cities expert visit highlights progress in Montesilvano
An Intercultural Cities (ICC) expert visit to Montesilvano on 16-17 September 2026 provided an opportunity to review the city's development since the completion of the ICC Index assessment. The visit brought together the municipality's political leadership, social services, practitioners and...
Inclusive Societies, Stronger Democracies: CDADI adopts 10 Principles for Action and Change
The Council of Europe’s Steering Committee on Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion (CDADI) adopted on 22 September 2026 the “10 Principles for Inclusive Societies and Stronger Democracies”. The 10 Principles show how intercultural inclusion helps build trust, strengthens cohesion and...
Asan City Advances Intercultural Inclusion with Practical Action
Asan City, Korea, is making measurable progress since joining the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities Programme in 2024. The Intercultural Profile for Asan, published today, underlines that the city has moved beyond supporting multicultural families, implementing structured and budgeted...
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...
