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

City of OsloOffice 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