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European Grassroots Antiracist Movement (EGAM)

Paris, Île-de-France, France • 4 Employees
Civic & Social Organization

HistoryThe European Grassroots Antiracist Movement EGAM was founded in November 2010 in Paris following racist attacks that took place in Rosarno, Southern Italy. These events faced no reaction but silence by European political leaders and civil society. Its main objective is to answer the rise in racism, antisemitism and populism in Europe and to structure civil society's commitment to equality and justice.StructureEGAM gathers the most important antiracist organizations from more than 30 countries all over Europe, inside and outside the European Union. Dozens of organizations have joined and keep sustaining EGAM in its fights. These associations represent 1.000 executives and thousands of activists. The EGAM's head office and executive team are located in Paris.Three main action areasEGAM's strategy is focused on three main types of activities: European-wide grassroots actions, lobbying activities targeting the European Institutions and support to the leaders of the antiracist civil society.