Conference on Public Policies for Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices
Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Venue: Centre Cívic Ter, Girona
The “Commit to Rights” project is hosting a conference to share experiences and best practices in promoting equal treatment and combating discrimination. The aim is to strengthen local public policies that foster equality, defend human rights, and prevent discrimination.
Throughout the day, participants will explore initiatives designed to:
- Analyze discrimination in Girona through research and improved data collection.
- Create public and community-based support systems for victims of discrimination.
- Promote prevention and awareness through campaigns and training for professionals, institutions, and civil society groups.
Programme Highlights
- 8:30 – 9:00 | Doors open
- 9:00 – 9:15 | Institutional welcome
Amy Sabaly (Councillor for Equality and Social Justice) and Núria Riquelme Zurita (Councillor for Services to People and Community Cohesion) - 9:45 – 10:15 | Evaluating public policies on equal treatment and non-discrimination from a decolonial feminist perspective
Sara Cuentas, journalist and social researcher specializing in gender, intersectionality, and human rights - 10:15 – 10:45 | The role and functions of Citizen Defenders in protecting rights
Marta Alsina, Citizen Defender of Girona - 10:45 – 11:00 | Debate and comments
- 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee break
- 11:30 – 12:00 | Barcelona’s Office for Non-Discrimination – Barcelona City Council
- 12:00 – 12:30 | Office for Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination – Government of Catalonia
Adrià Font Bofill and Mar Anaya Pareja - 13:00 – 13:30 | Applying the perspective of equal treatment and non-discrimination (INTD) to municipal policies
Montornès del Vallès City Council – Anna González, Head of Social Action - Guide for driving Anti-Racist Transformation from Local Authorities
Alba Cuevas, advisor and researcher on anti-racism and non-discrimination - Closing discussion
Registration and Further Information
Jornada de polítiques públiques en igualtat de tracte i no-discriminació - Ajuntament de Girona