Municipal commitment to stand up for the rights of children and combat anti-gypsy sentiment
Two institutional declarations were read out at November’s full council meeting. The first, signed by all municipal groups, marked the World Children’s Day and the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The second also commemorated a specific date, marking the arrival of the Roma people in Catalonia on 26 November 1415 and reaffirming the municipal commitment to fight anti-gypsy sentiment.
Rights of children and teenagers
The institutional declaration underlines the commitment to work together with other administrations and organisations on activities, strategies and mechanisms in this sphere. The goal is to detect and provide care for minors who have fared worst in terms of the social and economic consequences of the pandemic, as well as those exposed to more mistreatment of aggression as a result of the lockdown. The declaration also highlights children’s’ digital rights, the right to educational recreation and the need to work towards improving the environment and pollution. This is in line with the resolutions by the Human Rights Council, which urges governments to adopt the necessary measures to ensure the right to an environment which is conducive to children’s health and welfare.
Marking 605 years since the Roma people arrived in Catalonia
The City Council has manifested its commitment to the city in the fight against anti-gypsy sentiment and all other existing forms of racism and discrimination, recognising the work of organisations making up the Municipal Board for the Roma People and their fight to reduce inequalities and promote gypsy culture in the city.
