Inclusion in the time of COVID-19: International webinar addressing racism, discrimination and exclusion
When : Monday 27 April, 2020
16:00 to Monday 27 April, 2020 17:30
Type of event : Special Event
Contact : Anna Maria Majlöf, am.majlof@unesco.org / Linda Tinio, l.tinio@unesco.org
The second edition of the UNESCO webinar series aims to exchange experiences and expertise on the measures to address the COVID-19 crisis at the global and local levels. The focus will be on the social dimensions of “leaving no one behind” and on actions taken to fight against the growing incidents of racism and discrimination.
The webinar is targeting national/local policymakers and stakeholders, international and regional organizations, academics, students and NGOs. Speakers will include global experts and city authorities from UNESCO’s International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities – ICCAR. The presentations will consist of actions of solidarity and assistance to vulnerable populations conducted by the cities, and items for discussion on how ICCAR and other city networks and actors could act as a crucial platform during this difficult time.
Speakers
Nelson Fernandez (Director of International Relations, City of Montevideo, Uruguay)
Francisco Estevez (Co-laureate of 2014 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize, Chile)
Geraldina González de la Vega (Head of the Council for the Prevention of Discrimination, Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico)
Source:- UNESCO Website