The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union enshrines equality and the prohibition of all forms of discrimination as fundamental principles for building a fairer society. In the current context, marked by phenomena such as the rise of hate speech and the persistence of discriminatory practises, the fight against racism and xenophobia is becoming increasingly important.

This seminar offers a platform for critical reflection on the Charter’s role in fostering a more inclusive and egalitarian society. Through the sharing of experiences, good practises and discussion of specific cases, it seeks to raise awareness and empower participants on the importance of promoting fundamental rights, with a particular focus on combating all forms of racial and ethnic discrimination.

The initial talks by the speakers will be followed by a Q&A, with the aim of promoting joint, open, and participatory reflection.

This is the third event of the series “The Charter of Fundamental Rights in Action”, which is part of the project “FAIR - EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: Awareness raising and Instruments to promote a culture of Rights”, funded by the European Union. In Portugal, the project is being developed by the Permanent Observatory for Justice of the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra. The project consortium includes organisations from nine European Union countries, coordinated by Fondazioni Giacomo Brodolini (Italy).

Speakers
Silvia Rodríguez Maeso (Researcher, Centre for Social Studies), Cristina Roldão (Researcher, ISCTE/IUL), Ana Paula Costa (President of Casa do Brasil), Bruno Oliveira (Cultural Mediator, S. José Local Health Unit) | Moderator: João Paulo Dias (OPJ/CES/UC)

Target audience
This seminar is aimed at professionals who, in the course of their duties, work with issues of racism and xenophobia, including representatives of public entities, civil society organisations, academic institutions, students, journalists, activists, and others interested in promoting equality and fundamental rights.

Registration and Certificate of Participation

The seminar is free and open to the public upon registration HERE

A certificate of participation will be issued and sent to registered participants who request it after the online seminar at opj@ces.uc.pt

Access details for the Zoom platform where the activity will take place will be sent after registration.

For any further information, please contact: opj@ces.uc.pt

Organisers
Permanent Observatory for Justice - Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra
opj@ces.uc.pt
(+351) 239 855 570 / (+351) 914 140 187
https://opj.ces.uc.pt/