The United Nations proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March back in 1979. This date commemorates the Sharpeville massacre of 1960, when South African police opened fire on peaceful demonstrators and killed 69 people…
Multi-heritage and multiracial couples are increasing across Europe, yet the systems meant to support them often lag behind. Research shows that many therapeutic services still lack the cultural competence needed to work effectively with these families, leading to dissatisfaction and…
Participa City has taken a deep dive into how racism and discrimination are experienced across five European countries – and the results draw a clear picture of where change is most urgently needed. What we looked at In all partner…
GlossaryEver wondered about the difference between critical whiteness and white supremacy? What is intersectionality, or what does institutional racism truly mean? Our glossary answers these with 23 key terms on racism and discrimination, drawn from the German game Antidiskriminierung, Rassismuskritik…
Every year on November 20th, World Children’s Day commemorates a milestone in children’s rights history — the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly in 1959, followed by the Convention on the…
The conference “Racism and Education” took place on November 7, 2025, in Göttingen. Teachers, parents, pupils, multipliers, civil society representatives, and administration bodies gathered to discuss racism in schools and formal education from various perspectives. It was the first time…
As Participa City continues to tackle racism and discrimination against ethnic and cultural minorities in Europe, the national steering groups play a crucial role in ensuring the project stays relevant, impactful, and closely connected to the real needs of those…
We are happy to share highlights from our second transnational partner meeting held on September 24-25, 2025, in the charming city of Lille, France. Hosted by our partners at GrDr, whose excellent organisation and warm hospitality made this event truly…
In line with the Participa City project’s efforts to prevent racism and discrimination of ethnic and cultural minorities across Europe, the City of Lille has launched a groundbreaking Territorial Action Plan against Racism, Antisemitism, and Discrimination Based on Origin for…
We’re excited to announce a significant achievement in the European Participa City partnership! Our collaborative efforts have brought us closer to understanding how racism and discrimination manifest at the national level—and, more importantly, what stands in the way of greater…