“If there is something that defines the human being, it is diversity” – Eurocities

To discover the diversity of the population in Madrid

20 July 2023

To discover the diversity of the population in Madrid, all you have to do is walk through the city. You will come across various accents, colours and traditions that will enrich your local experience.

Cities will continue to be more and more diverse

But the Spanish capital is not the only city experiencing a progressive change in the nationality of its residents. According to the general coordinator, urban environments will continue to be more and more diverse due to political situations and humanitarian disasters that will cause people to seek to improve their living conditions and quality of life in cities.

Can cities fight against racism?

According to the OECD study ‘Indicators of Immigrant Integration 2023,’ the perception of discrimination has increased over the past decade in many countries, notably in Europe.

Gaps of labour integration

Ensuring integration into the labour market is essential to welcoming migrants into society. While the foreign-born population in Spain has grown by almost 4.2 million, the working-age population born there has decreased by more than 1 million since 2002. And although the percentage of migrants in the country is about 15%, they account for more than 62% of the new working-age population.

What about gender?

In the study, OBERAXE analyses factors when measuring the labour market integration of foreign populations, such as origin, territory, gender, education, and many more. Data shows additional integration penalties for foreign women and those working in the Southern regions of Spain.

Permit and recognition

One of the most prominent obstacles people face when migrating to another country has to do with resident and work permits, and recognition of qualifications. Rodriguez explains there is a correlation between activity rate , employment rate and residence permits.

Employees, employers and employment agencies

European cities, says de Perier, are undergoing an unprecedented skills shortage, resulting in more vacancies than ever. “USA, Australia and Canada are doing better to attract talent,” he admits.

Cities have a key role in migrant integration

If cities will be increasingly receiving migrants in the following decades, they must be ready to ensure migrant integration into the labour market and society in a harmonious way.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues Highlighted in the Article:

1. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
2. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. SDG 5: Gender Equality
4. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Specific Targets Based on the Article’s Content:

• SDG 10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.
• SDG 8.8: Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment.
• SDG 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.
• SDG 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels.

Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article:

• Number of migrant minors arriving in the city (indicator for SDG 10.7)
• Percentage of migrants in the new working-age population (indicator for SDG 8.8)
• Gender gap in labor outcomes for migrants (indicator for SDG 5.5)
• Perception of discrimination against migrants (indicator for SDG 16.7)

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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Source: eurocities.eu

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