SOS Racismo and Mugak in cooperation with OPU introduced to 28 experts from 9 EU countries different models of cooperation between municipalities and migrant/refugee associations during a study visit taking place in San Sebastian from the 9th until the 11th of February. Participants from different state, municipal and NGO bodies could closely observe a model of direct democracy and inclusion of immigrants in public life in the city of San Sebastian.
Representatives from different municipal institutions including the Mayor of San Sebastian – Mr. Juan Carlos Izagirre, experts from migrant associations like Esperanza Latina, Bidez Bide, Ahmer and others shared their good experience with immigrants´ participation in the city life.
The Slovene delegation had three representatives: a volunteer of Slovene Philanthropy with the refugee status in Slovenia, Mr. Admir Baltić from the Bosniak Cultural Union of Slovenia and as the representative of Slovene Philanthropy – Nikolaj Tomaž Benedik.
More information about the project is available at www.migrant-participation.eu.
