We believe that stories are the key to courage. Stories have the power to inspire and arouse, to denounce grievances and injustices, and reveal solutions. They can play an essential role in peace processes and make a major contribution to rethinking society. That’s why it’s important who tells them and, above all, how: storytelling matters!
We believe that a place for encounter, exchange and inspiration where we can develop good, encouraging, impactful stories is more important than ever. We want to make a contribution with the Human Rights Forum. In this year’s workshops and conferences, we will reveal the transformative power of good stories and provide a space where participants can network with each other.
CONFERENCE
17/10/2022 – DON’T STARVE OUR FUTURE – Peace and Equality as a Basis for a World with Climate and Food Security Crisis –
This word defines a number of phenomena in the twenty-first century, which is dominated by conflicts, the climate crisis, social injustices and the global hunger crisis. The first conference day will deal with elementary contexts with a focus on climate, justice and peace. We will bring together actors from the fields of culture, activism, politics, humanitarian aid and development – concentrated international expertise – with you in the midst of it all in Berlin or online.
18/10/2022 – NEW NARRATIVES – How to Decolonise Storytelling
Together, we want to find out how to break through and diversify dominant narratives and news coverage. Together with the Tunisian activist and diplomat Aya Chebbi, who will be co-curating this day, we aim to find answers to questions such as: How do we get rid of (post)-colonial stereotypes? And how do we free ourselves from misogynist approaches?
19/10/2022 – OPEN SOCIETIES – Combating Dis- and Misinformation
As a society, are we still actually able to talk to each other without getting loud and offensive or feeling hurt just because someone doesn’t share our point of view? How can we find more common ground? Together with experts, we would like to start an in-depth discussion about how to combat dis- and misinformation, how to protect journalists and film-makers at risk and how to communicate data and facts so that they cannot be misinterpreted or misused.
WORKSHOPS
14/10/2022 – CLIMATE STORYTELLING – How To Create Inspiring Stories to Change the Future
We are bringing people together to unleash the transformative power of storytelling. These workshops will be taking place at the intersection of journalism, film-making and activism. Together we will discuss what stories are missing, look at some inspirational best-practice examples and explore the power of humour and constructive storytelling.
15/10/2022 – COLLABORATIVE WORKS – Photography as a means of generating collective resonance
This workshop will introduce new ways to produce visual and artistic content individually and collectively from a global and local perspective. It will highlight the need to understand the political dimension that collaborative work implies and encourages participants to explore new approaches.
16/10/2022 – STORYTELLING MATTERS – How Narratives Foster Social Change
How can we use storytelling to decolonise the minds of our societies? These workshops will give unique insights into various approaches, shed light on new and upcoming projects, and offer participants the space to work with experts on content.
Tickets and more information van be found here: Human Rights Forum 2022
