1. Towards Integration – A City Framework

2. “Towards Integration A City Framework a whole city approach to integration. “While management of immigration is a matter for government, integration is a responsibility which falls on the city and its network of agencies.”

3. Towards Integration – A City Framework The Vision “Dublin City is a city of welcome, that creates trust, appreciation and protection for all its people and all its communities. A city that consciously celebrates diversity.”

4. Towards Integration – A City Framework  Promotes equality  Prevents racism, exclusion, restriction or preference  Promotes interculturalism, interaction, understanding and integration  Promotes human rights  Prevents poverty The Principles

5. Towards Integration – A City Framework Integration Framework  outlines the context of migration and settlement patterns in the city for the first time.  sets a starting point to encourage all partners/ stakeholders at city level, to take ownership of integration, . It consolidates research and information and draws on evolving national policy, European principles on integration and the experience of cities with a migration history.  It sets out a policy framework and a template for actions

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7. Implementation of the framework supported in particular through: Office for Integration (OFI) which has been established within the City Council to promote, develop and co-ordinate integration policy. A Declaration on Integration by leaders of state and city organisations signed off in City Hall on 29 th May 2008 establishing a pact on integration at city level. A Charter of Commitment by Dublin City Council as the lead agency to be the key driver for integration in partnership with all stakeholders Initiating dialogue and co-operation at city and local level with migrant networks and NGOs. Building supports and capacity of ethnic led organisations to assist full participation in economic, social, cultural and political life of the city. Monitoring and development of indicators on integration at city level.

8. Towards Integration – A City Framework Office for Integration (OFI) Leadership role of City Council on integration policy Open/ engagement not prescription Creating strategic alliances and synergies with networks and stakeholders / Building relationships Initiating programmes maximising funding allocations Developing sharing knowledge and competence Communicating issues integration/immigration Mainstreaming

9. Towards Integration – A City Framework City Integration Platforms Political One City One People Intercultural dialogue Ethnic Entrepreneurship Sport & Integration Inter Faith City Forum (EIF) Civic Participation Dublin Region(EIF) Migrant Forums Shared Resource Centre Representation Policy Committees Funding Support

10. Towards Integration – A City Framework Support and strengthen the contribution of faith communities in Dublin City. Educate and encourage people of different faiths to dialogue, reflect and work together in matters of policy, strategy and action. Promote and support the participation of third country nationals in the civic, community and public life of the city. Contribute to a fully integrated city for all. Challenge all forms of injustice and discrimination.

11. Towards Integration – A City Framework key advertising campaign on all city transport networks, conference, seminars, a gospel music festival, art exhibitions, film workshops, forums for discussion and debate sports events at venues around Dublin City. promotes the positive contribution Dublin’s migrant communities make to life in the city City statement that Dublin does not accept racism and discrimination.

12. Towards Integration – A City Framework I would just like to say thank you for the one city one people campaign. Seeing these beautiful posters around the city gave me pride and dignity to be myself. It not only made me feel good but it gave others a code of behaviour to abide by. Life is too short to let something like race hold you back. Please put these posters up again, as they made me proud to be both Irish and Egyptian. Hanan Youssef

13. Towards Integration – A City Framework One f Light One City One People Diwali Festival Of Light

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15. Hosting the International Intercultural Cities Conference 6 th -8 th February 2013 as part of Ireland hosting of European Presidency Intercultural Cities

16. Towards Integration – A City Framework As a capital city we are competing for skills and knowledge with other cities internationally. Managing our new diversity as an asset for the city, attracting and retaining migrant population, Fostering a culture of openness in social, economic and cultural life Will add competitive advantage and be one of the key drivers to achieving a successful city. Diversity Advantage

17. Thank you Gerry Folan Office for Integration Dublin City Council Block 4 Floor 1 Civic Offices Wood Quay Dublin 8 Ph: +353 1 222 3244 or +35386 8150972 Email: gerry.folan@dublincity.ie