Intercultural Cities Newsroom
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...
The ICC Programme publishes its 2025 annual report: advancing inclusion and diversity worldwide
The Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of dynamic growth, innovation, and partnership in advancing diversity, equality, and social cohesion across cities and regions worldwide. The ICC network expanded in 2025 with...
Have Your Say: Help Shape the 10 Principles for Inclusive Societies and Stronger Democracies
The Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Intercultural Inclusion (ADI‑INT) intends to contribute to the New Democratic Pact for Europe through the development of the 10 Principles for inclusive societies and stronger democracies. The Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and...
Deadline: 7 May 2026
Call for interest: New Project to Promote Inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina at local level
The Council of Europe is seeking four pioneer municipalities or cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina willing to work on making their local communities more inclusive, more resilient and better places to live by applying the Council of Europe’s intercultural inclusion approach. With the launch of the...
New Manual Empowers Municipalities with Intercultural Tools for LGBTI+ Inclusion
With support from the Council of Europe’s Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme’s grant scheme, a new training manual is equipping public institutions with concrete tools to develop LGBTI+ intercultural competences, marking a milestone in the practical application of the Council of Europe's...
