Navarra
About the region
Navarra covers an area of 10,391 km² and has a population of approximately 680,000 people. The regional social diversification began with internal migration from other Spanish regions in the 1960s. Since the 1990s, international immigration has steadily grown, briefly slowing during the 2013–2016 economic crisis. In 2020, the top countries of origin included Morocco (19.013), Ecuador (15.261), Colombia (13.551), Romania (6.458) and Bulgaria (5.277).
Our intercultural integration approach
During the course of the project, the government of Navarra established a multi-stakeholder platform involving social entities working with migrants, local entities, the TECIR network (specialists in intercultural harmony), Government Departments, the Public University of Navarra, and groups of Young Migrant Citizens.
By working together, the platform developed and published a “Programme for the inclusive integration of migrant youth in Navarra”in April 2024. Aligned with various existing strategies, such as the “Strategy for intercultural harmony of Navarra 2021-2026,” the “Plan for the Reception of Migrant People of Navarra 2021-2026,” and the “Plan against Racism and Xenophobia in Navarra 2021-2026,” the Programme addresses regional needs through a structured framework.
More information about the plan can be found in the document “Building Inclusive Societies: Regional Strategies for Intercultural Integration”, while the original version in the local language is accessible at “Get the Tool” page of the EU-Belong website.
Looking ahead
Navarra decided to start the implementation of the established plan with the pilot project “Tawasol-Artean Project: Fostering dialogue between young men of Arab origin and feminist movements”. A detailed evaluation will be performed before the end of the project.
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