International Coalition of Cities Against Racism: Towards an Inclusive Urban Society
Day / Time Thursday, June 22nd / 16:30 - 18:30
Event Description
The following stakeholders coming from Canada and different regions of the world will exchange good practices and discuss how they can help improve the democratic governance of municipalities determined to respect diversity. This event will consider the role of city planners and decision-makers in policy-making and implementation; the role of researchers in monitoring, advancing reflection on the notion of 'urban citizenship'; and the role of NGOs in monitoring, campaigning, executing cultural activities. The plan of action proposed for each regional coalition takes into consideration three aspects of the life of the city: the role of the city as an organization, the role cities play in reinforcing the law and the role they play in building a community respectful of the diversity. This workshop will focus on how to build a community based on the respect of diversity.
Session Language
English
Speakers
Baldwin Wong, Multicultural Social Planner, City of Vancouver
Josep-LLuÃs Marjalizo, Direcció de Serveis de Dona i Drets Civils, Ajuntament de Barcelona
A representative of the City of Durban (t.b.c.)
Host Organization
UNESCO - Social and Human Sciences Sector
Host Organization Description
UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was born on 16 November 1945. This UN agency works as a laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge universal agreements on emerging ethical issues. The Organization also serves as a clearinghouse " that disseminates and shares information and knowledge " while helping Member States to build their human and institutional capacities in diverse fields. In short, UNESCO promotes international co-operation among its 191 Member States and six Associate Members in the fields of education, science, culture and communication. UNESCO works to create the conditions for true dialogue, based upon respect for commonly shared values and the dignity of each civilization and culture.
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