The new Award will give recognition to those towns, cities and regions taking concrete steps towards equality at a time when intolerance and discrimination are on the increase in some parts of society.

The applications are now open until 15 February 2022. The website and application form will be available in all EU official languages as of 29 November.

As we launch the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award, we are also excited to announce our Award newsletter: Diversity Capitals or #DiversityCapitals. Our goal is to inform you about the latest activities around the award leading up to EU Diversity Month 2022 and provide inspiration and materials to use in your communications with local authorities’ officials.

We aim to issue the newsletter monthly, starting from mid-December. Along with a snapshot of recent highlights, you will receive ready-to-use assets (social media posts, visuals etc.) and key dates for your diaries. Some of the resources will be downloadable from the award website.

Would you like to be informed on the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award? Subscribe here for the newsletter.

See also announcements on Twitter by Commissioner Dalli and DG JUST and the post on Facebook by DG JUST