The European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award was launched on 26 November 2024. This award is one of the deliverables of the EU anti-racism action plan and LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025 and it shows how action at all levels is essential if we want to turn the tide and build a Union of Equality.
The goal is to recognise, give visibility, and to highlight best practices that can be a source of inspiration for other European cities in creating more diverse and inclusive environments for their citizens. It aims to award best practices that promote diversity as a source of richness and innovation, contribute to inclusive policies and fostering a feeling of belonging of its citizens.
The Award will recognise three cities in two categories:
- local authorities with less than 50 000 inhabitants;
- local authorities with more than 50 000 inhabitants.
In 2025, a Specific Award for local authorities achieving inclusive housing will also be handed out. There will be three winners in this category (the number of inhabitants is not a factor for this award).
Applications will close on 7th February 2025, 12:00 CET.
Are you interested in applying, but would like to know more on the Award and put forward your questions? Join one of the webinars:
