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Living Together in Equality and Diversity

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The essential role of cities

• Majority of the world population live in cities

• Main focus of ethnic and cultural mixing

• Main focus of racism and discrimination

• Places of inclusiveness and respect

• Certain degree of autonomy and resources

• Ideal space to combat racism and discrimination

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• Initiated by UNESCO

• Established in Nuremberg in 2004

• Working document

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The Goals

• Fighting racism and discrimination at a municipal level

• Promoting integration and human rights

• Supporting member cities via the Ten-Point-Plan of Action

• Strengthing co-operation with civil society organisations

• Representing the common interest of member cities

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• Defines ten central fields of action

• Suggests concrete measures and activities

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• Ombudsperson or anti-discrimination unit

• Informing citizens about their rights and obligations

• Non-discriminatory clauses in municipal contracts

• Awarding local firms for their struggle against racism

Measures - Activities

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• Promoting intercultural competence

• Employing persons with a migration background

• Developing codes of practice for estate agents

• Human rights education in schools

• Mediation programmes and conflict management

Measures - Activities

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Nuremberg: activities to implement the Action Plan

• Intercultural opening of the municipal administration

• Intercultural and human rights education for municipal employees

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• Human rights education o in schoolso in adult education institutions

• Events on the „International Day Against Discrimination“

• Publication on racism and discrimination

Nuremberg: activities to implement the Action Plan

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Nuremberg: activities to implement the Action Plan

• Anti-discrimination rules for contracts and licences

• Guidelines for real estate companies

• Anti-discrimination office

• Public awards for local companies

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Structure

• Steering Committee as decision-making body

• Administrative Secretariat in Nuremberg

• Scientific Secretariat at UNESCO Paris

• Registered Association will be established

• Member cities commit to present a report on the implementation of the Action Plan

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Mid-term strategy

• Promoting the sharing of best practice

• Creating a website

• Developing criteria for evaluation

• Identifying member cities which promote the Coalition at national level

• Developing a public relations strategy

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Living Together in Equality and Diversity