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Three years ago, Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine. Today, France reiterates its determined support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, who are bravely fighting for their freedom and our common security. We remain at their side. 🇺🇦🇫🇷 #StandWithUkraine
The Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg kicked off its 2025 program with networking event & workshop to prepare for Diversity Day🌍 on Jan 21. It brought together signatories & new participants to foster inclusion & prepare impactful Diversity Day 2025 #DiversityCharter@CoE_Antidiscri
📢 We're advocating for a greater role for cities in EU enlargement #100daysEU
💙💛 Eurocities’ capacity-building programme for Ukrainian cities has helped design sustainable urban strategies while fostering mutual understanding & partnerships.
🖇️📃 https://t.co/l48pFuhlnp
What has #ROMACTED programme achieved since 2017?
➡️Roma empowerment
➡️More responsive and participatory local governance
➡️Sustainable policies for Roma inclusion
The EU and @coe ROMACTED Programme final conference is taking place today in Istanbul, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.
🌎On #InternationalMigrantsDay, discover how the #InterculturalCities approach turns diversity into a shared strength!
💡 Resources for inclusive integration show how migrants enrich our societies for the better.
Explore more on 🔗 https://t.co/tjq8cxzEja
#Inclusion#ICCities
Today is the Day of Dignity and Freedom. We remember the ultimate price paid for Ukraine’s freedom and we do not forget all those throughout different times who fought for Ukraine, becoming a symbol of dignity for the world.
Thanks to our people and our nation’s unwavering desire to secure Ukraine’s freedom and independence, our state will forever remain on the political map of the world—always free, always sovereign.
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We’re highlighting 3 cities using #language to foster #inclusion. 🌍
📍 Lisbon, 📍 Reggio Emilia, and 📍 Neuchâtel—part of the #CouncilOfEurope Intercultural Cities Programme—are empowering migrants through language and integration.
Learn more 👇
#LanguageMonth@Coe_Antidiscri
Last week at #PlacemakingEU '24 in Rotterdam urbanists explored innovative solutions for sustainable cities. The #ICCities programme leader spoke on the "Bridges to be Built" panel highlighting the importance of building inclusive resilient communities @CoE_Antidiscri#ICCUkraine
Warm congratulations to @alain_berset on the beginning of his term as Secretary General of the @coe. In his inaugural speech, he affirmed that 🇺🇦 will remain the top priority, alongside addressing democratic erosion, AI, environment, and upholding the rulings of the @ECHR_CEDH.
Immensely glad to welcome #CEB Governor Carlo Monticelli and his team in Kyiv! We focused on the current joint projects in #housing and #healthcare & potential new areas to deepen our cooperation. CEB’s determination plays a defining role in 🇺🇦 recovery.
@COEbanknews@ua_minfin
The 'Strength of Spirit' project launched last week with support from ICC Stavanger🇳🇴 and #ICCUkraine aims to help veterans overcome trauma & PTSD in Vinnytsia 🇺🇦 #ICCities@CoE_Antidiscri
The #Draghireport presents ambitious plans to tackle Europe's economic challenges.
But if the EU is achieve its sustainable economic goals, cities must be recognised for their central role and given support for green initiatives.
Our article 👉 https://t.co/5Bxf54GlGm
Pavlohrad 🇺🇦 stands out as a model of intercultural education. Via the "Such Different People" project supported by #ICCUkraine & Stavanger🇳🇴 the city builds strong intercultural foundation & showcases its diversity through meetings, workshops, and events #ICCities @CoE_Antidiscr
Ukraine's independence is #volia as shown daily by Ukrainians. We mark 33yrs honoring our defenders and our future, reflected in the words and actions of our children, like those in Viktoria Dance Club, Pavlohrad #ICCUkraine 🇺🇦 #ICCities@CoE_Antidiscri https://t.co/Tqs5yZW08s
#UkraineIsCalling campaign in Luxembourg continues its vital work. Since 2022, we've sent 77 ambulances & firetrucks to Ukraine helping 3.3M people incl children in critical zones. Donate to support our mission: https://t.co/0YNeuxg0XL 🙏💙💛 #ICCUkraine#ICCites@CoE_Antidiscri
On 18-19 June #ICCities are running a training course on anti-rumours during the @coe#NoHateSpeechWeek 2024.
Participants learn how the anti-rumours methodology can be used to counter hate speech. https://t.co/F7SjXfNbgG
🆕Updated course on #CombatingHateSpeech available on the @coe HELP online platform, covering:
▶️key concepts & legal frameworks;
▶️examples of non-legal measures;
▶️recent ECtHR case-law.
Available in English, Albanian, Bulgarian and Serbian
🔗 https://t.co/GZQubEMKUd
On 5⃣ June #ICCities held a training course on Active #Citizenship and #Participation. Participants learnt how to successfully include this 4th ICC principle in an intercultural approach and strategy. ➡️https://t.co/xamYRFa2Aa
Today's Russian strikes on Kharkiv are yet another example of Russian madness—there is no other way to describe it. Only insane people like Putin are capable of killing and terrorizing people in such heinous ways.
When we tell world leaders that Ukraine requires adequate air defense protection, that true decisiveness is required to ensure the effective protection of our people's lives and that Russian terrorists cannot even approach our borders, we are literally talking about how not to allow such terrorist strikes. I thank all leaders who truly hear us and understand that every decision in support of Ukraine is about protecting and saving lives.
Of course, if we had more adequate and modern air defense systems and aviation, the Russian air fleet would be defeated in the same way that their Black Sea Fleet was. And Russian terror would simply be impossible. Shooting down Russian combat aircraft, missiles, and drones is genuine peacekeeping.