10.45 - 11.50 Practitioners Lab (parallel workshops)
A workshop in global power structures that focuses on how various oppressive structures prevent a just world. Participants discussed how these obstacles work but also how organisations, social movements and people can counteract these structures, cooperate internationally in solidarity and work for a fairer world. How does the colonial legacy affect us today? How and why can and should we break destructive norms? How can we act in solidarity for global justice in a local context? Participants gained both theoretical knowledge of oppressive structures and practical tools and ways forward to break them down. In this way, our member, PeaceWorks brought down large phenomena to a grassroots level and mix interactive exercises with our own stories from human rights fighters in the south.
Practitioner: Julia Eriksson (She/Her)
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In this workshop, the participants unpacked the concept of Intergenerational Dialogue and put it into action. What is Intergenerational Dialogue? Why is it important? How is it conducted?
The Institute together with the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) presented the outcomes of an extensive knowledge-creation endeavour that spanned over most of 2023, with the purpose of developing a ‘guidance note’ on how to conduct intergenerational dialogue. Information, experiences, expertise, and recommendations have been collected through interviews, surveys, and roundtable discussions.
A diverse group of participants, primarily from the MENA region, representing various backgrounds, generational identities, genders, and areas of expertise, have actively contributed to this collaborative process.
Practitioners: Charlotta Sparre (SDI) (She/Her) and Erike Tanghöj (FBA) (She/Her)
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This workshop focused on actively listening to music and trying to dissect what we are hearing - if it's instrumentation, voices, or perhaps sounds of nature. Participants listened to and talked about how certain songs or pieces of music make us feel, and speculate on what they might be about. They also shared music from their own lives, what it is in it that moves us and might make us think. Or simply what we enjoy listening to as a way to relax, wake up, or dance.
During the workshop, the participants got to know one another and the music they liked. Intercultural dialogue through music taste exchange. They got some understanding of what is possible in music recording, songwriting, and also learned from each other about the music of our many different cultures.
Practitioner: Joe Marshall (He/Him)
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In this workshop, the participants got acquainted with some methods and tools that can support facilitators and moderators to facilitate the development of authentic and sustainable partnerships. These tools can be used by different organisations, initiatives, collectives, etc. The toolbox includes 20 tools which can be used individually or with teams or partners from other organisations. This toolbox was developed in the framework of the All Around Culture programme by MitOst.
Practitioner: Syrina Siala (She/Her) and Silvana Naguib (She/Her)
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In this workshop, participants leared how to engage with youth to positively contribute to the advancement of their communities, specifically targeting preservation and inclusive access to public spaces as a right but applicable to other issues. Using NAHNOO’s advocacy model, you will learn how to mobilise your community to join your cause.
Practitioner: Mohammad Ayoub (He/Him)
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10.45 - 11.50 Practitioners Lab (parallel workshops)
This workshop is based on Trans Europe Halles' publication titled: 'Diversity and Inclusion Handbook'. Using a participatory format, the participants got to re-think the terminology, understand why diversity is a sustainability issue. In addition, they got introduced to TEH's 'Diversity Model' and its practical steps aiming to diversify cultural and artistic practices.
The participants learned how to apply diversity on different layers of their organisations; processes, structures and tools. They learned also how to decide their diversity priorities, where to start and how to start with their diversification endeavour.
Practitioner: Fairooz Tamimi (She/Her)
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In this workshop, participants explored the transformative power of role models and culturally adaptive narratives in education and awareness programs. By understanding how to harness best practices from science and turn them into relatable stories, we can bridge the gap between marginalised groups and society at large, fostering understanding, empathy, and change.
Participants understood the significance of role models and culturally adaptive narratives in changing perspectives. They learned also the methodology behind turning scientific best practices into effective educational narratives. And finally, they gained insights into addressing and overcoming societal stigmas.
Practitioner: Imad Elabdala (He/Him)
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Working with intercultural dialogue, diversity, inclusion, and gender equality can often or sometimes mean that you encounter resistance of different kinds. During this workshop, the participants broke down what resistance can look like and share experiences of what the reasons for resistance can be in your work. Further, they identified counter strategies that can be used to build our individual but also our organisation’s resilience.
Participants were able to identify what resistance can look like in their workplace/organistion/society; discussed reasons for resistance; and accounted for strategies to use when meeting resistance.
Practitioner: Cecilia Sternemo (She/Her)
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In a world where positive connections across cultures are essential, it is important to be able to change perspectives and make meaningful connections beyond stereotypes. This workshop explored the topics of changing perspectives and connecting different viewpoints. Participants got deep into the dynamics of perspective change, connection-building and the underlying mechanisms of categorisation.
Participants reflected about their own assumptions and perspectives; reflected about categorisation and how we make connections; and practised to change perspectives and be open to other viewpoints.
Practitioner: Nele Beck (She/Her)
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In this workshop, attendees got an introduction into the regional toolkit that Dawaer has developed in Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine in partnership with local partners and with support from the Church of Sweden. The toolkit targeted organisations or informal groups/universities working with youth aged between 16 to 22 and aimed to raise awareness on the challenges of hate speech on social media and shed light on ways of countering it.
The toolkit introduces hate speech on different social media platforms and provides interactive exercises and case studies with tips for facilitators to provide a scientific background to lead discussions that will trigger youth analytical thinking on topics such as hate speech on social media, media literacy and misinformation, and cyberviolence while focusing on providing alternatives and conflict resolution methods to tackling hate speech.
Practitioner: Lama El Awad (She/Her)
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In this workshop, the participants had an exchange on the current expectations and challenges in working with youth especially in the current global challenges such as climate change, threats to democracy, gender inequalities, etc. An open session to share tips on how to stay positive and deliver to the best.
Practitioners: Rola Jaafar (She/Her) and Vanessa Khaddage (She/Her)