Point 3 - Better Support for the Victims of Racism and Discrimination

To support victims and contribute to strengthening their capacity to defend themselves against racism and discrimination.

  • To support victims in organising themselves to seek remedies, initiatives (counselling, monitoring, etc.) and preventive measures in counteracting racism and discrimination,
  • To establish a formal capacity within the city authority (ombudsperson, anti-discrimination unit, etc.) to deal with complaints about discrimination made by local residents,
  • To provide support to local entities which provide legal and psychological support to local victims of racism and discrimination,
  • To establish disciplinary measures as part of the standard procedures of the city authority in regard to racist acts or behaviour by city employees.

Reelection of the President and new elected Vice-Presidents

Toulouse – France
Barcelona – Spain
Liège – Belgium
Athens – Greece
Potsdam
Esch-sur-Alzette – Germany
Bologna – Luxembourg
– Italy
During the last Steering Committee meeting of the ECCAR, held in Toulouse on 7 and 8 June 2019, the city of Bologna, represented by Benedetto Zacchiroli, was reconfirmed at the …

Potsdam

Potsdam is the largest city and the capital of the State of Brandenburg. 170,000 people are living in Potsdam. Since 2006 Potsdam is a member of the ECCAR.