We are pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of the DiGiN Newsletter, highlighting our continued efforts to support municipalities across Europe in embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into local governance and internal institutional culture.
This summer edition brings together new tools, practices and reflections from across the DiGiN network and beyond, offering practical insights and policy inspiration for municipal change agents.
Featured in this edition:
🌍 Cities4Her & FemCities 2025
Youth-led strategies and feminist approaches to governance were at the centre of recent exchanges and conferences. We share highlights from the Cities4Her workshop and the FemCities Conference in Athens, including the 7P model in municipal work on gender-based violence.
🕯️ Commemorating Keti Koti
In Rotterdam, colleagues came together to reflect on the legacy of slavery and the path towards a more just future. Organised with the Inclusivity Panel, the event fostered dialogue, remembrance and commitment to inclusion.
📜 National Diversity Charter Belgium
DiGiN partner Aarnout Lanckriet attended the launch of Belgium’s National Diversity Charter. His reflections capture a renewed commitment to inclusive workplaces at national and local levels.
🗣️ National Congress Against Racism & Discrimination
With an opening by King Willem-Alexander, this congress gathered hundreds of professionals from across sectors. Partner Emmy van Gennip shares key takeaways on equity, anti-racism and representation.
🏳️🌈 Interview with Thessaloniki Pride
Following EuroPride 2024, Apostolos Karampairis from Thessaloniki Pride reflects on LGBTIQ+ advocacy, municipal collaboration and how CERV-funded projects can support sustainable change.
📘 New Handout: Inclusivity Panel
Alongside our Rotterdam inspiring practice, we present a new handout on the city’s internal Inclusivity Panel — a model for employee-driven DEI in local governance.
💡 New Inspiring Practices
We feature four new practices from Rotterdam, Genoa and Ghent, including cross-departmental DEI coordination, inclusive HR frameworks and affinity networks for staff. Each resource includes concrete implementation steps and lessons for replication.
📣 Coming Soon: #InsideInclusionEU Campaign
Launching in autumn 2025, this campaign will explore how municipalities can embed inclusion into internal processes, from recruitment to reporting structures. Stay tuned for thematic weeks, tools and stories to support your local efforts.
We invite you to explore the full newsletter and share it with colleagues and networks working on equality, anti-discrimination and inclusive governance.
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