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Has regional/local governance made a significant attempt at combating racism and related ideologies?

Code:
RED38
Key Area:
Anti-racist Policies & Organisations
Strand(s):
Racism
10/03/2012 - 11:51
Short Answer

Yes

Qualitative Info

The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) has during 2009-2011  developed a project for local governments  for a more systematic effort to ensure human rights.  The project  supported a limited number of local governments in their efforts to systematically work with human rights. The idea is that good and varied examples should be disseminated to other local governments. Four regional seminars were organised in September and October 2011. During the seminar days there were lectures and information on human rights from a municipal perspective and good examples of how municipalities can work to cooperate in strengthening human rights at the local and regional level. 

In 2008, a network of municipalities against racism and discrimination was founded. This network is part of the European network of cities that want to exchange experiences and jointly develop the work against racism, discrimination and xenophobia as part of UNESCO’s initiative for an international coalition of cities against racism. The Network meets twice a year, to exchange best practices and discuss on-going policies and research on discrimination and racism (http://www.skl.se/vi_arbetar_med/demos/demokratiutveckling/manskliga-rattigheter/natverk_mot_rasism).


Source: 

The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), http://www.skl.se/

Groups affected/interested Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Anti-discrimination, Anti-racism
External Url http://www.skl.se/
Situation(s)
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