Welcoming San José Plan 2.0: Moving toward Civic, Economic, Linguistic, and Social Inclusion 2021-2024

Date Shared:

Monday, July 10, 2023 - 15:42

Countries and areas:

United States

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 1: End poverty

Goal 3: Good health and well being

Goal 4: Quality education

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration

Contributors:

Business

Civil Society

Mayors, Local and Regional Governments

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

Subnational

Tags:

Brain Drain and Brain Gain, Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Cities and Municipalities, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement, Diaspora Investment and Entrepreneurship, Discrimination and Xenophobia, Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants, Empowerment of Women and Girls, Immigration, Labor Mobility, Livelihoods and Job Creation, Local Development, Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning, Migrant Protection and Assistance, Migration and Education, Migration and Family, Migration and Health, Migration Governance, Migration Management, Migration, Trade and Investments, Portability of Social Benefits

Summary:

This action was submitted through the GFMD Mayors Mechanism Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees.
The Welcoming San José Plan is a community-derived set of 23 strategies across four core pillars which aim to facilitate and accelerate immigrant inclusion in civic, economic, linguistic, and social aspects of life in San José and ensure that immigrants and refugees are engaged, respected, and have opportunities to reach their fullest potential.
The Four Pillars of the Welcoming San José Plan are:
I. Leadership and Communications: Establish equitable systems, policies, and practices throughout the City that create a welcoming and inclusive environment that allows immigrants, residents of color, and all people of San José to thrive.
II. Access and Engagement: Improve immigrant access to City information and services, and augment immigrant participation in civic life.
III. Educational and Economic Opportunity: Advance educational and economic opportunities among immigrants and refugees through job skills training, strengthening career pathways, promotion of entrepreneurship, small business retention and growth, and financial literacy.
IV. Safe Communities: Foster trust and communication between law enforcement, local government, immigrants, and the community at large.

Link:

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/office-of-the-city...

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2021-2022 – Mayors Mechanism’s Call to Local Action