Barcelona promotes a new anti-racist political agenda for Europe led by cities
Anti-racism. As vice-president of ECCAR, Sara Belbeida will promote cities as key actors in defining European public policies on equality and human rights
New visual identity for the City Council
Graphic identity. The new communication signature aims to strengthen the city’s identity and the connection with citizens.
Racism and xenophobia are the most common causes of discrimination in Barcelona
Social Rights. Last year saw 1,100 cases of discrimination recorded.
Anti-Racist Advisory Council constituted
Anti-racism. An advisory body made up of twenty experts in the area of racism, interculturalty and equality will advise the City Council on drafting the Barcelona Anti-Racism Plan 2025-2035.
2025, new OND!
New OND. The OND has expanded the equipment and renewed the office to improve the service. It maintains its mission to guarantee human rights and attend to discrimination based on origin, culture, religion, sexual orientation or...
Follow the UNESCO Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination in Barcelona live
Antiracismo. It will feature the participation of Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO; Ana Redondo, Minister of Equality; Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat, and Mayor Jaume...
Speaking out against racism
Anti-racism. Barcelona presents the campaign “Voices against racism”, with sixty activities in November and through to the middle of December to generate debate and reflection and get people involved in the fight against racism.
New participatory budgets: decide what’s best for your neighbourhood
Participation. The process allows members of the public to decide which district projects should get part of the municipal budget over the next four years (2024-2027).
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.
