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European Week of Regions and Cities

European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award 2025

As part of its ongoing efforts to foster fairer and more inclusive societies in Europe, the European Commission is, for the fourth time, organising its European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award. The Award recognises work done by cities, towns and regions in Europe to promote inclusion and create discrimination-free societies. All local authorities in the European Union are welcome to apply.

  • Local and regional | EU/ European | Governance and Public administration | Social inclusion and Equality
  • Code: 08Stand241870
  • Albert Borschette Conference Centre, Exhibition area

Exhibitors

Anu Ritz

  • Policy Officer, European Commission - DG JUST

Maria Langiewicz

  • Policy Assistant, European Commission, DG JUST

Practical information

When
Tue 08/10/2024 at 09:30 to Thu 10/10/2024 at 13:00 CET
Where
Albert Borschette Conference Centre, Exhibition area
Type of partnership
Partnership
Format
Stand
Theme
Regions strengthening European Democracy
Language
English
Website
https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/combatting-discrimination/tackling-discrimination/diversity-and-inclusion-initiatives/european-capitals-inclusion-and-diversity-award_en

Partner

Documents

presentation-2025---information-for-applicants
(761562 KB - pdf)
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ecid_flyer
(546159 KB - jpg)
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Reporting

Session summary

Is your town, city or region making strides towards building discrimination-free societies? Apply to the 2025 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award and showcase your initiatives that help to create more inclusive environments. European Commission is launching the 4th edition already this autumn!

Besides two general categories (local authorities above and below 50,000 inhabitants), in 2025 municipalities are also invited to apply in a specific award category: inclusive housing.

Would you like to find out more and stay up to date on the launch of the application period? You can:
- visit a dedicated website (https://europa.eu/eu-diversity-inclusion);
- subscribe to a #DiversityCapitals newsletter (https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/just/user-subscriptions/6115/create) or
- contact the organisers by sending your message to: JUST-CITY-AWARDS@ec.europa.eu

We look forward to receiving your application!