Opening remarks will be delivered by:
Gergely Karácsony, Mayor of Budapest, Chief Patron of the Conference
Marcell Kenesei, Director of JCC Budapest – Bálint Ház
The first panel discussion will kick off our conference with inspiring stories that show how collaboration among minority communities can lead to remarkable success. Focusing on Budapest and Hungary, we will explore the impact of concrete projects that have strengthened inclusion, visibility, and cooperation across diverse groups.
Zsuzsa László – trainer, project manager – Menedék – Hungarian Association for Migrants; Hella Zsirka – Operative Manager – Háttér Society;
Vera Szigeti – Project coordinator, Living Library for Human Rights
Eső Soltész – Living Book, expert by experience, Living Library for Human Rights
Moderated by: Gergő Borbás, creative director, JCC Budapest – Bálint Ház
Project leaders from the consortium partners will reflect on the successes and challenges of the RTP ATF – Remembering the Past, Avoiding the Future project so far, and explore possibilities for its continuation. How can memory-focused initiatives connect to contemporary social issues?
Participants:
Moderator:
Kristóf Bartucz, CSR Coordinator, JCC Budapest – Bálint Ház