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City of Oslo Office of Diversity and Integration. Oslo Extra Large – for a more embracing city against racism and prejudice Presenter: Merete Munch, Project co-ordinator, City of Oslo, Office of Diversity and Integration. Introduction. What is OXLO? How did it start?
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City of Oslo Office of Diversity and Integration Oslo Extra Large – for a more embracing city against racism and prejudice Presenter: Merete Munch, Project co-ordinator, City of Oslo, Office of Diversity and Integration
Introduction • What is OXLO? • How did it start? • Aims and target groups • Main strategies • Lessons learned
OXLO – Oslo Extra Large • In response to a racist murder • Initiated by the Mayor of Oslo in 2001 • Mission statement City Council
OXLO – Oslo Extra Large • Focus of the campaign • Children and youth • City’s public services • Highlighting resources in the immigrant community
OXLO – Oslo Extra Large • ”OXLO ambassadors” • Newsletter • Promoting diversity • Raising important issues • ”Good practice”
OXLO – Oslo Extra Large • Importance of language • Day care centre • Sharing experiences
OXLO – Oslo Extra Large • Encouraging cooperation • Homework assistance • Important rolemodels • Recruitment and qualification
OXLO – Oslo Extra Large • Week of Tolerance • Anti-racist work • Engaging schools and students & youth clubs • Youth organizations • The OXLO Prize
OXLO – Oslo Extra Large • Task force • Youth and violence • Guidance and advice