Cities of Migration

Creative communities meet the needs of youth with investments in human capital

A city council invites a federation of minority groups to improve community relations

Library services reflect the city’s growing diversity and tomorrow’s information needs

The universal language of sport reduces the isolation of young refugees while fostering a sense of connection and belonging.

A cultural street procession creates a common space for good neighbours

A roadmap to the intercultural city based on common values, civic participation and everyday interactions.

City Council enlists community agents to dispel myths about immigrants and fight discrimination with facts and good humour

Television that promotes cultural understanding by bringing regional cuisine and real people together for dinner

Do our democratic institutions reflect the increasing diversity of our society?

The Kinderwelten program uses story-telling and role-playing to help even the youngest children adapt positively to diversity.

Promoting interaction and understanding through inter-faith dialogue

A summer program pairs students from the refugee community with native born peers to encourage new friendships and mutual understanding across cultures.

Taking a diversity charter to the business community

Promoting core city values like bicycling helps integrate newcomers into the mainstream

Mentoring that takes the "other" out of the picture

A campaign to remind political parties that Irish citizens are diverse and ready to vote and be counted.

Residents on local housing estates come together as one community

Participatory planning means social inclusion for all residents and cause for celebration for the community at large

A municipal commitment to end racism creates space for a community conversation about race, diversity and inclusion

Building a welcoming community by connecting international students and local residents

New gateway cities make newcomer communities count -and be counted.

Hitting the virtual highway for a public consultation on integration

Using sport, art and new social media to build strong, active and inclusive communities

An innovative marketing campaign recruits diversity into local government while promoting inclusion across the city.

Promoting immigrant health by making migrants experts in their own causes.

An immigrant community promotes civic engagement and community partnerships with local government and agencies

Community engagement is a council’s strategy to deliver social cohesion

Building city-wide voluntary networks to improve social problems

Local recruitment is rewarded by customer satisfaction and increased profits

Matching ordinary citizens to ordinary acts promotes refugee integration through friendship

City of London signs on to successful community campaign to improve city wages and monitor employment practices

Promoting health to religious communities with culturally sensitive resources and tools

A public space revitalization program is designed to bring intercultural communities together

Multilingual services and bilingual intercultural mediators create inclusive public space and a sense of welcome for new communities

Promoting youth engagement through shared decision-making

Mayoral leadership brings together religious communities to create a forum for dialogue and community mediation

An Aussie-rules Football team rebuilds by bringing the community with them.

Using food to celebrate cultural diversity in Australian workplaces

Using a human rights approach to teach children about equality and respect for diversity

Sport breaks through language and cultural barriers

Community ambassadors use traditional American values of hospitality to improve perceptions of immigration

Proactive city government takes the lead nationally on recognizing the interests of all city residents

A city strategy to ensure its park system is welcoming and responsive to the needs and preferences of its newest residents � �

Empowering youth to over come racial self-segregation in their own communities

Housing and employment opportunities help refugees discover new destinations across the nation's urban landscape

Young people using film express identity and belonging.

Open doors help build open communities.

"Integration is a concept from the past. "Contribution" is the concept of the future." - Dr. Tariq Ramadan

An official city policy to welcome those in need builds a community supportive of refugees and new immigrants.

Shared meeting space creates cohesion within a multi-ethnic community

A network of community groups and associations builds trust and confidence in the city’s integration agenda

Cricket as a vehicle for team building, cross-cultural communication and leadership development.

Inner-city teachers get to know the community by going outside the school

Citizenship ceremonies bring communities together in celebration.

Developing audience, voice and a meaningful reflection of the city through its culturally diverse writers.

Participatory planning leads to market success and integrated neighbourhoods

A cultural festival raises awareness and strengthens intercultural co-existence while promoting civic engagement through a collaborative planning process.

A living library uses life stories to engage young people and break down prejudice and stereotypes about diversity

A collaborative approach to connect newcomers with Maori, the people of the land

Handbook to religious diversity helps police improve relations with minority groups

An Aussie-rules Football team rebuilds by bringing the community with them.

Using food to celebrate cultural diversity in Australian workplaces

Shared meeting space creates cohesion within a multi-ethnic community

A city council invites a federation of minority groups to improve community relations

Cricket as a vehicle for team building, cross-cultural communication and leadership development.

A municipal commitment to end racism creates space for a community conversation about race, diversity and inclusion

Inner-city teachers get to know the community by going outside the school

Citizenship ceremonies bring communities together in celebration.

Developing audience, voice and a meaningful reflection of the city through its culturally diverse writers.

Using a human rights approach to teach children about equality and respect for diversity

Taking a diversity charter to the business community

Promoting core city values like bicycling helps integrate newcomers into the mainstream

Mentoring that takes the "other" out of the picture

Mayoral leadership brings together religious communities to create a forum for dialogue and community mediation

Housing and employment opportunities help refugees discover new destinations across the nation's urban landscape

Young people using film express identity and belonging.

Do our democratic institutions reflect the increasing diversity of our society?

Hitting the virtual highway for a public consultation on integration

An innovative marketing campaign recruits diversity into local government while promoting inclusion across the city.

Building a welcoming community by connecting international students and local residents

The Kinderwelten program uses story-telling and role-playing to help even the youngest children adapt positively to diversity.

Open doors help build open communities.

Promoting immigrant health by making migrants experts in their own causes.

Sport breaks through language and cultural barriers

Participatory planning means social inclusion for all residents and cause for celebration for the community at large

A campaign to remind political parties that Irish citizens are diverse and ready to vote and be counted.

Participatory planning leads to market success and integrated neighbourhoods

"Integration is a concept from the past. "Contribution" is the concept of the future." - Dr. Tariq Ramadan

A collaborative approach to connect newcomers with Maori, the people of the land

Library services reflect the city’s growing diversity and tomorrow’s information needs

Handbook to religious diversity helps police improve relations with minority groups

The universal language of sport reduces the isolation of young refugees while fostering a sense of connection and belonging.

A living library uses life stories to engage young people and break down prejudice and stereotypes about diversity

Creative communities meet the needs of youth with investments in human capital

A cultural street procession creates a common space for good neighbours

A public space revitalization program is designed to bring intercultural communities together

A cultural festival raises awareness and strengthens intercultural co-existence while promoting civic engagement through a collaborative planning process.

A roadmap to the intercultural city based on common values, civic participation and everyday interactions.

A network of community groups and associations builds trust and confidence in the city’s integration agenda

Multilingual services and bilingual intercultural mediators create inclusive public space and a sense of welcome for new communities

City Council enlists community agents to dispel myths about immigrants and fight discrimination with facts and good humour

Promoting youth engagement through shared decision-making

Television that promotes cultural understanding by bringing regional cuisine and real people together for dinner

Community engagement is a council’s strategy to deliver social cohesion

Promoting interaction and understanding through inter-faith dialogue

An immigrant community promotes civic engagement and community partnerships with local government and agencies

Building city-wide voluntary networks to improve social problems

Using sport, art and new social media to build strong, active and inclusive communities

Local recruitment is rewarded by customer satisfaction and increased profits

Matching ordinary citizens to ordinary acts promotes refugee integration through friendship

City of London signs on to successful community campaign to improve city wages and monitor employment practices

An official city policy to welcome those in need builds a community supportive of refugees and new immigrants.

Empowering youth to over come racial self-segregation in their own communities

Promoting health to religious communities with culturally sensitive resources and tools

Residents on local housing estates come together as one community

A city strategy to ensure its park system is welcoming and responsive to the needs and preferences of its newest residents � �

Community ambassadors use traditional American values of hospitality to improve perceptions of immigration

A summer program pairs students from the refugee community with native born peers to encourage new friendships and mutual understanding across cultures.

New gateway cities make newcomer communities count -and be counted.

Proactive city government takes the lead nationally on recognizing the interests of all city residents