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Thu 27 September

Day 1

Tue 25 September

09:30 - 11:15

  • Performance by Musicians For Human Rights. Watch the performance >>

    Opening of the Forum by Michael O’Flaherty, Chair of the Forum. Read full speech >>

    Message from Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Austria, High Patron of the Forum (video). Watch video message >>

    Keynote opening speech by Věra Jourová, Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, European Commission. Read full speech >>

    Welcome words by Josef Moser, Federal Minister of Constitutional Affairs, Reforms, Deregulation and Justice, Austria. Watch address >>

    High-level opening panel:

    • Claude Moraes, Chair of the Civil Liberties, Justice, Home Affairs Committee (LIBE), European Parliament
    • Christos Giakoumopoulos, Human Rights and Rule of Law Director General, Council of Europe
    • Peggy Hicks, Director of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division at the United Nation's Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR)
    • Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Director, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
    • Anna Rurka, President, Council of Europe Conference of International Non-governmental Organisations (INGOs); Member of FRA’s Fundamental Rights Platform Advisory Panel  

     

    Watch full recording of panel debate >>

     

    Location: MetaHall plenary

    Speakers
    • Michael O'FlahertyDirector of the Fundamental Rights Agency and Chair of the Fundamental Rights Forum
      Opening words
    • Věra JourováCommissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, European Commission
      Keynote speaker
    • Josef MoserAustrian Minister of Constitutional Affairs, Reforms, Deregulation and Justice
    • Claude MoraesChair of the Civil Liberties, Justice, Home Affairs Committee (LIBE), European Parliament
    • Christos GiakoumopoulosHuman Rights and Rule of Law Director General, Council of Europe
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    • Peggy HicksDirector of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, UN's Human Rights Office (OHCHR)
    • Ingibjörg Sólrún GísladóttirDirector of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
    • Anna RurkaPresident of the Council of Europe’s Platform of International Non-Governmental Organisations
    Moderator
    Additional resources
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    Watch recording of opening of the forum by Chair of the Forum, Michael O'Flaherty:
    Watch recording of keynote speech by Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, European Commission, Věra Jourová:
    Watch recording of panel debate:

     

11:30 - 12:45

  • Promoting gender, age and ethnic diversity is a goal shared by many. What role can education and employment play in creating and fostering a sense of belonging, while appreciating diversity? Day 1 will focus on 'The role of education in fostering inclusion'. This working group session aims to share different perspectives on diversity and debate the vision for the role of education, and particularly human rights education, as a means to increase appreciation of diversity to ensure that more people share a sense of belonging to society.

    Contributors:

    • Katerina Toura, Programme Manager, Education Department, Council of Europe
    • Gianna Alessandra Sanchez Moretti, Associate Human Rights Officer, United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
    • Gilberto Antonio Duarte Santos, Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
    • Stefaan Hermans, Director of Policy Strategy and Evaluation, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission
    • David Mark, Human Rights Adviser, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)

     

    Moderator:

    • Felisa Tibbitts, Lecturer and Chair in Human Rights Education, Department of Law, Economics and Governance, Columbia and Utrecht Universities, Netherlands Institute of Human Rights

     

    FRA experts: 

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 2

  • Cities and local authorities are on the frontline of many fundamental rights issues. They have the power to safeguard human rights by exchanging hands-on experience in integrating migrants, fighting discrimination and promoting equality. Day 1 will focus on ‘Closing the divide: cities in the multi-level governance of human rights’. Cities are often the most important actors in human rights fulfilment, but many local authorities are not aware of their role. Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, particularly Goal 11 ‘Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable’ and the EU’s Urban Agenda reflect cities’ importance and involvement in the human rights agenda. This session will discuss the actual space of cities in the multilevel governance of human rights and explore how to further engage cities in EU policymaking. Examples of how Human Rights Cities contribute to the promotion and protection of fundamental rights will be showcased during the discussion.

    Contributors:

    • Morten Kjaerum, Director, Raoul Wallenberg Institute, @Morten_RWI
    • Shams Asadi, Human Rights Commissioner and Head of Vienna Human Rights Office, @asadi_shams
    • Harald Bergman, Mayor of Middelburg; Spokesperson on human rights for the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, @HaraldBergmann

     

    Moderator:

    • Filippo di Robilant, Vice Chairperson, FRA Management Board 

     

    FRA experts:

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 4

  • Contact with public institutions is part of people’s everyday lives. Trust in the EU and national governments has increased since 2015. How can we boost this upward trend? Day 1 will focus on ‘Establishing a baseline ranking of the main dimensions of trust in public institutions’. This session aims to identify impediments to and drivers of trust in public institutions, working on the basis of a framework developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Following group discussions, we will ask session participants to rank the six dimensions of trust of the OECD framework. We will reveal the results on Day 2 of the Forum’s WG 3 session.

    Contributors:

    • Ville Majamaa, Board Member, European Youth Forum
    • Santiago GonzalezPolicy Analyst, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

     

    Moderator:

    • Diana Wallis, former Vice President, European Parliament; former President, European Law Institute, @dianapwallis 

     

    FRA experts:

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 5

  • The 2008 economic crisis had long-term implications for social rights in Europe. How can social rights develop and help secure equal opportunities and fair working conditions, particularly for young people? Day 1 will focus on ‘The state of social rights: what can a human rights-based perspective contribute to addressing inequalities and social inclusion?’ The aim is to gain a better understanding of the lessons from the European Social Charter and the responses to the 2008 economic crisis for the emerging European Social Pillar, and see how a rights-based approach can contribute to social cohesion and fair working conditions. 

    Contributors:

    • Lívia Járóka, Vice President, European Parliament
    • Adriana van Dooijeweert, President, Netherlands Institute for Human Rights
    • Jana Hainsworth, President, Social Platform; Secretary General, Eurochild

     

    FRA experts:

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 7

  • How can society give voice to the excluded through arts, media, civil society organisations and national human rights structures? By showcasing positive practices, strategies and tools which these three channels use, society can ‘turn up the volume’ and amplify the voices of the most excluded, making sure that no voice is left unheard. Day 1 will focus on ‘The role of arts in shaping and (re)framing public perceptions of those most excluded and at risk of human rights violations’. The objective is to showcase examples where arts have raised awareness of issues and concerns that remain outside the public eye, empowering those left behind. Through examples of promising practices, the session will show how arts have contributed to shift public perceptions. Artists, self-advocates and role-models will shape and lead this session.

    Contributors:

     

    Moderator:

    • Svetla Baeva, Campaign Director, Fine Acts, @sbaeva

     

    FRA expert:

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 9

  • European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

    Human rights defenders are increasingly under pressure to deliver their message in an easy-to-digest and engaging way. Computer scientists and artists have made it possible to empathise with people and situations that a donor, politician or voter about to cast a referendum ballot would otherwise never experience. While there is a wide arsenal of innovative tools, such as virtual reality technology and digital data analytics platforms, available to help humanise data-heavy messages, using these tools is not an everyday practice. The panel will explore why it is worthwhile to make use of innovative tools and how innovative applications can accelerate challenging communication goals, such as changing public attitudes.

    Location: MetaHall working space 3

  • Public Interest Research Centre (PIRC)

    How we can move conversations about human rights issues into the mainstream. An Ideathon is a way of putting communication ideas into practice. Over three days, the Ideathon will take YouTubers, film makers, cartoonists and journalists on a learning journey about human rights communication.  This first session of the Ideathon will explore the framing concept. It will show how ’framing’ is a stepping stone to communicating with creativity and human rights innovation. It will apply insights from social psychology and linguistics to real world communication examples.

     

    Read the Open Session conclusions and recommendations (pdf) >>

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 8

  • Pulse of Europe

    Pulse of Europe will bring citizen voices from their monthly street meetings to the Forum. Participants will discuss how to ensure that Europe remains united and democratic. They will also explore how Europe can continue to be a community and in which regard human rights, the rule of law, as well as tolerance and respect, remain integral parts of its essence. The session will also reflect on how to create a ‘European sense of belonging’ and to strengthen it through dialogue with citizens.

     

    Location: Agora

  • Vienna Institute for International Dialogue and Cooperation (VIDC) / Fairplay

    Sport offers innovative ways to break down barriers and promote common values. Drawing on the EU Council Conclusions on promoting common EU values through sport, the session will explore what EU Member States can do to promote values through sport. It will also discuss how to strengthen respect for human rights at sporting events. Sporting events have great potential to positively affect people’s lives and promote common values. Past experience has, however, shown that if not managed properly big sport events can result in discrimination or abuse of children’s and workers’ rights. 

    See what FRA says on this topic in its opinions on developing approaches against radicalisation, protecting children from poverty and investing in children’s education and equal opportunities for participation of older people.

     

    Read the Open Session conclusions and recommendations (pdf) >>

     

    Location: KesselHaus working space 1

  • (by invitation only)

    On 23 September delegates of the Working Party on Fundamental Rights of the Council of the EU (COHOM) participated in the Opening Ceremony of the Forum before holding an informal meeting at the premises of the Fundamental Rights Forum, thus profiting from the spirit of the event.

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 6

  • European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) with contributions from AE Nyströms Advokatbyrå AB and the European Commission Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME)

    IT systems and biometrics make it difficult for individuals to disprove a false assumption. This session shares practical examples of effective ways to safeguard rights and correct data.

    See what FRA says on this topic in its opinions on evaluating the effects of ‘big data’ and adherence to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in national legislation, as well as on biometrics ‘Under watchful eyes: biometrics, EU IT systems and fundamental rights’.

     

    Read the Open Session conclusions and recommendations (pdf) >>

     

    Location: KesselHaus working space 5

    Additional resources https://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/frf-2018-os-harvest-advokatbire-eu-system-and-biometrics_en.pdf

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  • At a time when positions are hardening, fake news is spreading, and populism is rising, how do we ensure that there is a place in European societies for everyone? Countries sometimes try to set (their own) standards for what it means to belong in their country, for example through civic integration courses. But is setting such standards, or working with concepts such as ‘homeland’ a good approach to creating an inclusive society? Or does it ultimately exclude those who cannot or do not want to conform? What role do fundamental rights and individual freedoms play in this context?

    This panel debate will explore the meaning(s) of ‘belonging’, its drivers and barriers, and its role in promoting inclusion. The panellists will share their views and experiences of how institutions and individuals are engaging with these concepts to foster a sense of belonging in our pluralist societies. Questions from the audience will play an important role in shaping this discussion, both among the panellists and by a poll during the discussion.

    Contributors:

    • Věra Jourová, European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, European Commission, @VeraJourova
    • Femi Oluwole, Co-founder, Our Future, Our Choice, @Femi_Sorry
    • Isolde Charim, Author; Philosopher, @IsoldeCharim

     

    Moderator:

    • Shada Islam, Director of Europe and Geopolitics, Friends of Europe

     

    Location: MetaHall plenary

    Speakers
    Moderator
    • Shada IslamDirector of Europe and Geopolitics, Friends of Europe
    Additional resources
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    Watch recording of Femi Oluwole's recital or download the poem:
    Watch recording of panel debate:

     

18:15 - 19:30

  • Offered by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs,

    Words of welcome:

    Michael O’Flaherty, Chair of the Forum

    Helmut Tichy, Ambassador,Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs

    Jürgen Czernohorszky, Executive City Councillor for Education, Youth, Integration and Personnel, City of Vienna

    Performance by Musicians For Human Rights

    Musicians For Human Rights is a worldwide network of musicians who promote a culture of human rights and social engagement. Their mission is to foster a culture of humanism through music in the United States and worldwide, in support of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

    Location: MetaHall plenary

    Speakers
    • Michael O'FlahertyDirector of the Fundamental Rights Agency and Chair of the Fundamental Rights Forum
    • Helmut TichyAmbassador, Legal Adviser, Austrian Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs
    • Jürgen CzernohorszkyVienna's Executive City Councillor for Education, Youth, Integration and Personnel
    Moderator

Day 2

Wed 26 September

09:30 - 09:35

09:35 - 10:30

    • ‘Hard Talk’ with Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman
    • Migrant of Trust – Connect.Reflect.Act Talk with Ali Can, #MeTwo Campaigner; Initiator of a ‘hotline for concerned citizens’

     

    Moderator:

    • Shada Islam, Director of Europe and Geopolitics, Friends of Europe

     

    Location: MetaHall plenary

    Speakers
    • Emily O'ReillyEuropean Ombudsman
    • Ali CanFounder of the association Intercultural Peace, initiator of a ‘hotline for concerned citizens’
    Moderator
    • Shada IslamDirector of Europe and Geopolitics, Friends of Europe
    Additional resources
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    Watch ‘Hard Talk’ with Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman:
    Watch Connect.Reflect.Act Talk with Ali Can:

10:45 - 11:15

  • Short inspiring audiovisual talks illustrating the outcomes of FRA’s 'Communicating Rights' project

    Contributors:

    • Friso Roscam Abbing, Head of the Fundamental Rights Promotion Department, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
    • Ramia Chaoui, Influential YouTuber, spokesperson for its Creators for Change campaign ‘Against Hatred And Radicalism: #SomosMás’
    • Adriana van Dooijeweert, President, Netherlands Institute for Human Rights
    • Gráinne Healy, Leader in the social justice sector, Campaigns expert, Researcher and Author
    • Thomas Coombes, Head of Brand & Deputy Communications Director, International Secretariat, Amnesty International, @T_Coombes

     

    Moderator:

    • Friso Roscam Abbing, Head of the Fundamental Rights Promotion Department, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

     

     

    Read the 10 keys to effectively communicating human rights booklet or download the flipcards >>

    Speakers
    • Friso Roscam AbbingAdviser on Communication
    • Gráinne Healy leader in the social justice sector, campaigns expert, researcher and author
    • Thomas CoombesHead of Brand and Deputy Director, Amnesty International
    • Adriana van DooijeweertPresident, the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights
    • Ramia ChaouiInfluential YouTuber, spokesperson for its Creators for Change campaign ‘Against Hatred And Radicalism: #SomosMás’
    Moderator
    Additional resources
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11:30 - 12:45

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  • Use the opportunity to meet fellow Forum participants from your own country at ‘national tables’!

     

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  • Migrants arriving in the EU have often endured harrowing journeys to get there. But those who survive and receive international protection face an equally daunting challenge: building a future and a sense of belonging in their new home. Learning a new language and finding employment are essential elements of that process, but hurdles abound. Health issues relating to the trauma of leaving your home country is just one example.

    This panel discussion will take a clear-eyed look at the many challenges to successful integration – and what can be done to surmount them. This session will identify obstacles and response gaps by scrutinising policy and practical responses adopted by the EU and its Member States, including at the local level. It will also highlight efforts that are finding ways to tap into the tremendous potential underlying these developments.

    Three short video clips will complement the real-world insights provided by the panellists working on diverse aspects of this complex and vital issue.

    Panellists:

    • Lefteris Papagiannakis, Vice Mayor of Athens
    • Moatasem Althafea, Student, Vienna University of Economics and Business with a refugee background from Mosul, Iraq
    • Rabih El Chammay, Head of Mental Health Program, Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon
    • Els van Driel, Documentary Maker
    • Julie Ward, Member of European Parliament

     

    See what FRA says on this topic in its opinions on promoting the participation of migrants and their descendants, as well as in one of its regular overviews of migration-related fundamental rights concerns ‘Migration to the EU: five persistent challenges’.

    Location: MetaHall plenary

    Speakers
    Moderator
    • Shada IslamDirector of Europe and Geopolitics, Friends of Europe
    Additional resources
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18:15 - 19:45

19:30 - 21:00

  • ‘The Cleaners’ focuses on content moderation on social media and websites. What is a content moderator responsible for? Screening 25,000 social media posts a day and deciding what to delete or ignore. It sounds obvious: no nudity, no dead children. But what if it’s a naked painting of President Trump, or a photo of a Libyan refugee child who drowned crossing the Mediterranean?

    How do we stop social media from promoting violence and hatred while protecting our right to freedom of expression? A panel debate curated by FRA will engage the audience into a discussion on freedom of (artistic & political) expression, hate speech, censorship and control of the public space: 

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    Location: Stadtkino, city centre, Vienna

Day 3

Thu 27 September

09:30 - 09:35

09:35 - 10:15

10:30 - 11:45

  • Promoting gender, age and ethnic diversity is a goal shared by many. What role can education and employment play in creating and fostering a sense of belonging while appreciating diversity? Day 3 will focus on the interlinkage of education and employment to foster inclusion. It will also look at the tools and follow-up ideas that employers and educators can offer to education systems, involving civil society, to foster diversity while promoting inclusion and belonging. The working group will bring together its findings to shape consistent and synergy-creating approaches across both areas.

    Contributors:

     
    • Joke van der Leeuw-Roord, Founder and Special Advisor, EUROCLIO, former Secretary General of the Lifelong Learning Platform, @joke_leeuw
    • Barbara Weber, Global Director for Human Rights Education, Amnesty International, @BarbaraWeberHRE
    • Neha Chatwani, Founder, The Workplace Atelier
    • Pavel Tychtl, Policy Officer, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME), European Commission

     

    Moderator:

    • Felisa Tibbitts, Chair in Human Rights Education, Utrecht University, Netherlands Institute of Human Rights, @Felisa Tibbitts

     

    FRA experts: 

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 2

  • Cities and local authorities are on the frontline of many fundamental rights issues. Exchange hands-on experience of integrating migrants, fighting discrimination and promoting equality. Day 3 will focus on ‘Community-engagement – an effective tool for high quality local policies and service delivery to inhabitants’. The discussion will explore how engagement, participation and empowering communities at local level contribute to strengthening the sense of belonging for everybody. The session will particularly focus on engaging diverse populations, including people in vulnerable situations, children and young people, and people in hospital care.

    Contributors:

    • Emma Broberg, Human Rights Strategist, Region of Västra Götaland, Sweden
    • Aurélien Dierckens, International Projects Management Officer, Association des Flandres pour l'éducation, la formation des jeunes et l'insertion sociale et professionnelle (AFEJI Association)
    • Alexandru Rudol, Roma Youth Activist
    • Martha Stickings, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

     

    FRA experts:

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 4

  • Contact with public institutions is part of people’s everyday lives. Trust in the EU and national governments has increased since 2015. How can we boost this upward trend? Day 3’s objective is to identify ways to bolster trust in institutions through a structured exchange of concrete practices, with a view to transferable experiences – across borders and from local to national and international levels. The exchange of practices will be structured on the basis of the consensus reached on Day 2 and will take place in discussion groups.

    Contributors:

    • Gianluca Esposito, Executive Secretary, Council of Europe, @GianlucaCoE
    • Kirsi Pimiä, Non-Discrimination Ombuds, Finland; Member, European network of equality bodies (Equinet) Board

     

    FRA experts:

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 5

  • The 2008 financial crisis had long-term implications for social rights in Europe. How can social rights develop and help to secure equal opportunities and fair work conditions, particularly for young people? Day 3 will focus on a sustainable way forward - exploring approaches and partnerships to secure social rights at a local and national level. The aim is to show examples of approaches to and partnerships for securing employment opportunities in fair working conditions at local and national levels, and how this can be translated into advancements in a social rights framework.

    Contributors:

    • Carina Autengruber, Vice President, European Youth Forum
    • Nicolas Macabeo, Director, Mozaïk RH
    • Juraj Vozar, Board Member, Association of Young Roma Phiren Amenca

     

    FRA experts:

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 7

  • How can society give voice to the excluded through arts, media, civil society organisations and national human rights structures? How can we amplify stories so often left unheard? Day 3 will focus on national human rights institutions, equality bodies and national Ombuds Offices – acting as a bridge between rights holders and duty bearers.

    Contributors:

    • Lora Vidović, Chair, European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI)
    • Tena Šimonović Einwalter, Chair, European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet)

     

    Table hosts:

    • Adriana van Dooijeweert, President, Netherlands Institute for Human Rights
    • Christoffer Badse, Monitoring Department Director, Danish Institute for Human Rights 
    • Patrick Charlier, Director, Interfederal Centre for Equal Opportunities (Unia), Belgium

     

    FRA expert:

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 9

  • European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) / Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE ODIHR) / The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID)

    This second session connects religious and human rights activists, sharing their experiences on how to improve reception conditions of migrants in Europe.

    See what FRA says on this topic in its opinions on fundamental rights in the ‘hotspots’ in Greece and Italy, the need to safeguard fundamental rights and freedoms when considering any bans on symbols or garments associated with religion, and on promoting the participation of migrants and their descendants in society, as well as in one of its regular overviews of migration-related fundamental rights concerns on oversight of reception facilities.

    Location: MetaHall working space 3

  • Arts can captivate and inspire audiences. But how can we channel this power into creating a stronger sense of societal belonging among us all? During this debate, panellists will explore how different artistic voices can work together to deliver powerful human rights messages that resonate with us and empower each of us to re-engage with the rich tapestry of life that surrounds us. They will share their views and give examples of how arts can drive change, and help create more tolerant and inclusive societies. We will invite the audience to join discussions reflecting on what ‘belonging’ means in the world of arts, as well as how inclusive and diverse arts actually are.

     

    Panellists: 

    • Dean Vuletic, Historian of Contemporary Europe, Department of East European History of the University of Vienna, currently leading the project 'Intervision: Popular Music and Politics in Eastern Europe'
    • Ani Zonneveld, Malaysian-American Writer; Singer / Songwriter; Speaker and Human Rights Defender; Founder and Director, Muslims for Progressive Values; Co-founder and Board Member, Alliance of Inclusive Muslims, @AniZonneveld
    • Andrea Kuhn, Director, Nuremberg International Human Rights Film Festival; Board Member, Stiftung medico international, @NIHRFF
    • Jurriaan Bles, Musical Performer

     

    Commentator:

    • Manfred Nowak, Human Rights Professor, Secretary General of European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC)/Global Campus in Venice

     

    Moderator:

    • Philippe Narval, Managing Director, European Forum Alpbach, @PhilippeNarval

     

    Location: KesselHaus working space 1

  • Public Interest Research Centre (PIRC)

    Ideathon’s third and last session will be a workshop to refine the messages and ideas we have come up with during the conference. PIRC will provide help and support to render the messages as effective as possible. The session will build on insights from the previous two and concentrate on the values and beliefs that underpin messages.

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 8

  • (by invitation only)

    The Fundamental Rights Forum was attended by many FRA National Liaison Officers (NLOs). The NLOs are government officials who are FRA’s main contact points in the Member States’ national administrations. The FRF provided a great opportunity for the NLOs to meet outside of the regular NLO meetings, which FRA organises once or twice per year. At this side-meeting, NLOs were able to exchange views on the relevance of the FRF to their work, and the possibilities of follow-up from their perspective. FRA greatly welcomed the engaging discussion and will take the points that were raised on board in its further cooperation with the Member States, including in follow-up to the FRF.

     

    Location: MetaHall working space 6

12:00 - 13:15

  • Presentation of the Chair’s Statement 2018 by Michael O’Flaherty, Chair of the Forum

    Closing panel ‘Delivering for fundamental rights in tomorrow’s Europe’

    Panellists:

    • Mairead McGuinness, First Vice President, European Parliament
    • Emmanuel Crabit, Director of Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law Directorate, European Commission
    • George Ciamba, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania
    • Zara Todd, Director, European Network on Independent Living (ENIL); FRA Fundamental Rights Platform Advisory Panel Member
    • Michael O’Flaherty, Chair of the Forum

     

    Location: MetaHall plenary

    Speakers
    Moderator
    • Shada IslamDirector of Europe and Geopolitics, Friends of Europe
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13:15 - 13:30

  • Combining individual impact to make real change!

    Panellists:

    • Nadir Nahdi BENI, UK YouTube Ambassador - Creators for Change
    • MaximNoise, Germany YouTube Ambassador - Creators for Change
    • Alice Sachrajda, Creative researcher and storyteller

     

    Location: MetaHall plenary

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  • Summing individual impact to make real change!

    Panellists:

    • Nadir Nahdi BENI, UK YouTube Ambassador - Creators for Change
    • MaximNoise, Germany YouTube Ambassador - Creators for Change
    • Alice Sachrajda, Creative researcher and storyteller

     

    Location: MetaHall plenary

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  • Closing remarks by Sirpa Rautio, Chair of the FRA Management Board.

    Music performance: the EU-anthem, marking the closure of the Fundamental Rights Forum 2018 by Square Waltz.

     

    Location: MetaHall plenary

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13:30 - 14:30

  • The music of Square Waltz will accompany the networking lunch. Square Waltz connects famous melodies of the Wiener Walzer with rhythms and sounds of the 21st century. 

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