To set up a monitoring, vigilance and solidarity network against racism at city level.
To establish a mechanism for consultation with the various social actors (young people, artists, NGOs, community leaders, the police, the judiciary, etc.) in order to take regular stock of the situation as regards racism and discrimination,
To set up a monitoring and rapid response system to identify racist acts and hate crimes/speech in collaboration with civil society organisations, and to bring them to the at-tention of the competent authorities,
To put racism and discrimination on the agenda of the various consultation mechanisms that exist within the city (e.g. youth parliaments, elders’ councils).
In 2026, ECCAR launched monthly peer-to-peer consultations to strengthen cooperation and mutual learning among its member cities. The consultation sessions are an expanded model …
The City of Barcelona has officially launched its first Anti-Racism Plan during the international conference “Cities Leading for Racial Justice: Barcelona Forum 2026” on 18 - 19 …
The 2026 ECCAR Steering Committee Meeting in Vienna brought together 54 member cities and municipalities, experts, and partner organisations to advance local action against racism …
In 2025, the Working Group on Small Cities and Rural Areas of the European Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ECCAR) strengthened peer-to-peer exchange on anti-racism work beyond …
The ECCAR General Assembly and Steering Committee meeting 2025 took place on 23 - 24 October at the Paulus Akademie in Zurich, bringing together representatives from over 86 cities …
ECCAR member cities were once again celebrated for their outstanding commitment to combating racism and strengthening inclusive local communities during the ECCAR General Assembly …
ECCAR is pleased to announce the publication of the summaries of all finalist projects of the ECCAR Award 2024, showcasing outstanding municipal initiatives that actively combat …
The European Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ECCAR) officially launched its new Working Group on Roma Equality, Inclusion, and Participation on 9 April 2025. The kick-off …
Just as myths, legends, and “grand narratives” about nation-building feed into the perception of belonging on the national level, they also impact the collective memory and …
In the framework of its new Working Group on Equality Data Collection, led by ECCAR’s Vice-Presidency of the City of Barcelona, ECCAR presents its first Toolkit chapter focussing …
