Defending human rights is not a choice, but an absolute necessity. Yet, this seems increasingly less evident in a world where other interests often take precedence.
Wafa Mustafa, with her extensive experience and deep insights, offers us a clarifying perspective on how conflicts, inequality, and the exploitation of people and nature all stem from failures in the international system.
In her keynote, Mustafa will present a powerful vision on the interconnectedness of global crises and challenge us to rethink how we can place human rights back at the center of our approach to these urgent challenges. Prepare for an inspiring and thought-provoking session that will encourage us to explore the complex links between various crises and renew our collective commitment to safeguarding rights.
When: 10h00
Where: Bol Zaal
Digital blind spots: whose struggles are we not seeing?
What if a country is cut off from the internet? A digital black hole is created.
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Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing Applications While Navigating Ethical Challenges
This keynote will explore history and future value that generative AI brings to organisations and society.
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Working Towards Peace in Times of War
This session invites a critical discussion on the balance between military strategies and the pursuit of sustainable peace.
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Forward Fest 2024 invites you to join the conversation, share your perspective, and collaborate with others to build a future that is fair, inclusive, and interconnected. Explore, learn, and contribute to the change our world needs.
LEARN, SHARE, INSPIRE
Prepare for a day filled with inspiring lectures, surprising workshops, and professional connections that will not only stimulate your thinking but also touch your heart. This is your chance to learn from leading thinkers, network with like-minded individuals, and actively contribute to a more just world.
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Forward Fest is organized by 11.11.11, ngo-federation and VLIR-UOS in collaboration with MO* with the support of Belgian development cooperation.
11.11.11
THE COALITION FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY.
11.11.11 aims to eradicate exploitation from the world. Everyone – anywhere in the world – has the right to a dignified existence. To truly make a change, power and resources must be distributed more fairly, and the current system must be questioned.
More info on 11.be
NGO-FEDERATIE
FLEMISH FEDERATION OF NGOS FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION.
The ngo-federation represents its members to the federal and other governments, supports the members in their discussions with those governments, promotes cooperation within the sector, and strengthens the quality of NGOs’ operations.
More info on ngo-federatie.be
VLIR-UOS
INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO GLOBAL AND LOCAL CHALLENGES
VLIR-UOS supports partnerships and scholarships between universities and colleges in both Flanders and the Global South, seeking innovative solutions for global as well as local challenges.
More info on vliruos.be
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