We are excited to share that Crossing Borders and Union KBH will be hosting an Anti-racism Conference! Together, we will reflect on the progress made through the EU-funded Anti-racism and Civic Courage Training (ACCT) project and outline the way forward in combating intolerance, xenophobia and discrimination. Therefore, this conference will not only highlight the important initiatives underway but also serve as a platform for sharing best practices and strengthening our collective fight against racism.
The Anti-racism and Civic Courage Training (ACCT) is a comprehensive initiative designed to tackle racism and other forms of discrimination through an intersectional approach. The project focuses on providing both online and offline educational tools that empower participants to stand out against intolerance and foster a culture of civic courage. These trainings, conducted in collaboration with civil society organizations (such as Crossing Borders) have taken place across five countries, targeting both urban and rural areas.
The conference will feature a blend of keynote speeches, panel discussions and performances, where you will hear from experts on topics such as “Diversity as Anti-racism in the workplace” by Garba Diallo, the director of Crossing Borders, and “Intersectional Approaches to Social Sustainability” by Shayi Addean from Another life. Moreover, expect to engage in thoughtful discussions about critical topics such as the role of the arts in fighting racism and how grassroots movements can shape global anti-racist efforts, with insights from various organizations like Rapolitics, SOS Racism and Refugees Welcome. In addition, some performances will take place from powerful artists such as Zozo or Fire Raka.
Conference Schedule
14:00-14:10 – Arrival
14:10-14:15 – Welcome from Union KBH
14:15-14:30 – Introduction to the Conference and ACCT Project Results
14:30-14:45 – 1st Keynote: Diversity as Anti-Racism in the Workplace by Garba Diallo, Crossing Borders
14:45-15:00 – 2nd Keynote: Intersectional Approaches to Social Sustainability by Shayi Addean, Another Life
15:00-15:15 – Coffee Break and Snacks
15:15-15:30 – Dance Performances by Skole for Orientalsk Dans & Zozo
15:30-16:15 – Panel Discussion: Cultural Resilience: The Role of Arts in Deconstructing Racism
16:15-16:30 – Coffee Break and Snacks
16:30-16:45 – Theater Performance: Blinkered
16:45-17:30 – Panel Discussion: Grassroots to Global: Building Anti-Racist Movements
17:30-17:35 – Break
17:35-17:50 – Rap Performance by Fire Raka
17:50-18:00 – Closing and Thank You
For more information, reach out to Andrew Gibbons, Project Coordinator, at andrew.g@crossingborders.dk.
Hope to see you there for a thoughtful day surrounded by community-building and creativity! Don’t forget to book your free tickets.