UNESCO Global Forum Against Racism & Discrimination

The fourth edition of the Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination will be taking place in Barcelona this year. UNESCO, the Government of Spain, the Government of Catalonia and the City of Barcelona have partnered to convene this unique space which will gather the international community, multiple stakeholders, and allow for the discussion of prominent issues, the sharing of best practices, and pave a way to advance the global anti-racism movement through its concrete actions.

In an increasingly globalized world, racism and discrimination continue to damage and undermine the social fiber of our societies. One in six people worldwide experience some form of discrimination, and this trend has only worsened over time. Numerous leaders, academic institutions, civil society groups and NGOs have mobilized to implement anti-racism policies and actions to root out discrimination, as reaffirmed in the recently adopted Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration…