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Subsidies to mitigate the effects of the pandemic for cultural projects
Culture and free time. A total of 1.3 million euros has been earmarked for the subsidies, with a maximum of 20,000 euros per project.
The LGBTI Centre resumes its on-site activity
Personal support services will be offered face-to-face and telematically by appointment. Cultural activities will continue to be offered remotely until further notice.
The city’s youth present their proposals to improve equality in Barcelona
Education. This year’s public audience was about educating in inequality.
What impact has Covid-19 had on the city's entities?
Indicators. According to a survey carried out by Torre Jussana, 70% of entities have stopped or significantly reduced their activities during the Covid-19 crisis.
Stage 2: New measures, fewer restrictions and more activities
COVID-19. Gatherings of up to 15 people are allowed and time slots now disappear.
The European Commission presents the Strategy for Gender Equality 2020-2025
GENDER. The 2020-2025 Strategy for Gender Equality calls on the European Parliament, the Council and the Member States to adopt different measures to promote gender equality at all levels.
Women continue to be responsible for most household and care chores during confinement
EQUALITY. According to a study carried out by the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University, women have continued to be responsible for most of the care and household chores during the confinement period.
Museums, archives, exhibition halls and libraries to start re-opening from 2 June
Culture. Facilities are ready to guarantee safety for staff and visitors.
Greater gender gap during confinement
CARE TASKS. Women spend more hours on care and work the same, so they sleep fewer hours: either because they work at night or because they get up earlier to work.
Guides and resources for domestic workers and hiring families
GUIDES. The Barcelona City Council has published several guides aimed at guiding the population regarding the Covid-19. We have compiled some of these documents for both domestic workers and hiring families.