Welcome to the UNESCO Global Forum against Racism and 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 on Future Generations. During this annual Global Forum, we call for decisive action. This edition aims to upscale commitments and build on the advancement of the previous ones and will see the rise of a “Global Alliance against Racism and Discriminations” to promote a collaborative approach to implementing impactful and lasting action. As the world continues to “race to the top” in making these challenges a priority in international agendas, the Global Forum inspires hope and optimism for a sustainable future free of racism and discrimination for generations to come.

Be part of the movement and join us on 10 and 11 December 2024 in the vibrant city of Barcelona!