In the context of the Different People. One Europe! campaign, a public Diversity Marketplace will take place on 28 May 2010. Civic organizations and young people from all over Europe have been carrying out actions in their communities to promote the values of tolerance, human rights and diversity, especially with regards to Roma. The marketplace will offer over 25 campaigning experiences to improve intercultural understanding and combat harmful stereotypes of Roma and other minorities.
WHEN: Friday, 28 May
13:30 - Press briefing
14:00 - 18:00 - Marketplace
WHERE: Hotel Benczur, Budapest conference room, Benczur u. 35
WHAT:
- Opening words from embassies, organizers and special guests;
- Over 25 tables with campaigning methods and products from around Europe;
- Opportunity to ‘leave a handprint’ for human rights and tolerance;I
- Interactive discussion on ‘Kicking racism out of football stadiums’, as a contribution to the actions for tolerance and understanding around the friendly German – Hungarian Football match on 29 May in Budapest;
- Performances from One Europe! Campaigns (theatre and songs) and VIPs.
Supporters of the Diversity Marketplace include: the European
Commission, the Open Society Institute, under the auspices of the Decade
of Roma Inclusion, the German Embassy – Budapest, the Royal Danish
Embassy-Budapest, and the US Embassy – Budapest, amongst others.
Coordinating partners are: Pakiv European Network (Bu), Autonomia
Foundation (Hu), Crossing Borders (Dk), RAA-Berlin (De).
