Rise in the number of cases of discrimination reported in the city
Inclusion. The figures come from the report by the Observatory on Discrimination for 2023, with 865 cases representing a rise of 234 compared to the previous year.
A city agreement in defence of human rights
City Council. The process for the BCNxDH agreement has been presented, marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Over seven million euros for a hundred solidarity projects
Cooperation. Over half the projects accepted for cooperation and education for global justice will get subsidies.
Racism and xenophobia remain the main reasons for discrimination in Barcelona
According to data from the Discrimination Observatory.
A guide to combat discrimination towards the elderly
Elderly people. The guide has been produced with the Associació SomSenior.
Barcelona Municipal Immigration Council recognises the initiative ‘Regularización Ya’
Interculturality. The organisation is collecting signatures to process a popular legislative initiative in the Spanish parliament.
“If you live in Barcelona, you decide in Barcelona”
City Council. City residents aged 18 or over and from the EU or one of the 13 countries with mutual voting agreements will be able to vote in the next municipal elections.
A handbook for incorporating intercultural perspectives into communication
Interculturality. The new resource includes recommendations on how to use language inclusively and bring visibility to the diversity found in Barcelona.
Eviction through children’s eyes and how to support them
Social Services. Social Services are rolling out a protocol to reduce the emotional impact on children and teenagers who suffer this situation.
Carer Card: a new tool for carers
Social Services. A pioneering initiative in Barcelona, the card offers resources and services to facilitate and recognise this often-invisible task.