International Pride Day 2021: assertion, celebration and music to stand up for LGBTI rights
LGBTI. The main event is a concert with various artists at the Olympic Stadium on 28 June.
More support and listening for city teenagers
Teenagers and young people. The new ‘Aqui t’escoltem’ listening point in the Eixample district brings the number of support points in the city to ten, one per district.
Boost for the shock plan on mental health to improve emotional well-being
Health. Twenty-four measures are to be implemented to address emotional distress among citizens.
A head count finds 895 people sleeping rough in the city
Social Services. The count was organised by the Care Network for the Homeless (XAPSLL) and involved 633 volunteers.
Social services in the city to take on a hundred professionals
Social Services. Staff will be added over the course of the year to tackle the increase in demand owing to Covid-19.
More study rooms and later opening hours during the exam period
Teenagers and young people. As from Monday 10 May, permanent study rooms will be open longer and nineteen new spaces will be open.
New municipal shelter for homeless young people
Social Services. Young people will be referred to the centre from municipal social teams which work in the street.
Vila Veïna, the new community care initiative
Social Services. Social and healthcare support will be provided in area units with between 10,000 and 30,000 inhabitants.
New call for the annual emergency fund for young children in poverty
Social Services. The subsides should reach 25,000 children and 17,000 families.
Call for volunteers to count the number of homeless people
Homelessness. To take part, participants simply need to be over 18, be willing and available on the night of 19 May and fill in a simple form.
