Short talk

Working Towards Peace in Times of War

The short talk explores the challenges of peace building in a world where defense and security are increasingly taking center stage. How do we approach issues such as arms deliveries, demilitarization, and NATO’s role in a time when defense spending, like the 2% NATO budget, is a priority?

This session invites a critical discussion on the balance between military strategies and the pursuit of sustainable peace.

This session will be conducted in Dutch.

When: 11h00
Where: Bol zaal

 

 

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Who organizes Forward Fest?

Forward Fest is organized by 11.11.11ngo-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.

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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.

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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.

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