The forum will address two overarching topics in panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, practical demonstrations and exhibitions.
- Young people and Europe’s future
- Europe’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic
As well as these two umbrella topics, we also expect the Forum to address six distinct themes.
A human rights oriented digital age
- Can artificial intelligence be human-centric and human rights based? Is it possible? If so, how?
- How can we foster a safe society and boosting security protecting human rights?
- How can we most effectively fight online discrimination, bias and disinformation?
Social rights are human rights
- How can human rights deal with the environment crisis?
- How can we build fairer and equal societies amidst growing inequalities?
- How we guarantee access to quality education and lifelong learning?
Fighting hate and discrimination
- How do we combat hate, discrimination and foster inclusive and cohesive societies?
- How can we effectively promote diversity and core EU values?
- How can we debunk myths and foster social inclusion?
Strengthening human rights practice
- How can we raise awareness on the Fundamental Rights Charter and foster a stronger culture of values in the EU?
- How can we protect and support human rights defenders and practitioners?
- How can we articulate and strengthen positive human rights narratives?
People on the move
- Which are the main migration, asylum and integration challenges we face? What responses do we need?
- What should human rights compliant policies for migration and asylum look like?
- How to achieve successful integration of migrants? How to foster their participation in society?
Defending the rule of law and securing access to justice
- How do we strengthen and support access to justice for the most vulnerable?
- How should we better protect victims of crime?
- How can Europe rebuild trust and uphold the rule of law?