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European Cities, Towns and Regions can apply for the European Capital of Inclusion and Diversity award until 12 noon on 15 February 2022.

According to the Regulation initiatives that promote diversity as a “source of wealth and innovation” and that “contribute to inclusive policies and systems” will be considered.

Applications are presented online through this link.

Good practices will be evaluated between February and March next year with regard to parameters such as sex, age, disability, racial and/or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

By category, there will be one winner of the title of European Capital of Inclusion and Diversity and one second and third place winner.

In this edition, there will also be an extra category for three local authorities that distinguish themselves within the scope of the EU Roma strategic framework for equality, inclusion and participation 2020-2030.

The awards will be presented, during the ceremony scheduled for April 28, 2022, to three cities in two categories, one for territories with less than 50,000 inhabitants and another for those with a larger population.