The Government of Catalonia, through the Departments of Equality and Feminism and European Union and Foreign Action, participates in the organization and financing of this international meeting of great relevance in the fight against racism and discrimination. UNESCO and the Government of Catalonia have maintained a close institutional relationship for more than forty years, based on common interests in areas such as education and culture. In fact, the current Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reflects this collaboration and guarantees the dissemination of UNESCO's work in Catalonia as well as the promotion and participation of Catalan institutions in international projects.