MASTERCLASS BY TONY’S CHOCOLONELY AND BEN & JERRY’S
Collaborating in cocoa: A chocolate love-a-fair for human rights

Masterclass "Collaborating in Cocoa: A Chocolate Love-Affair for Human Rights" with industry leaders Jessie Macneil-Brown from Ben & Jerry's and Joke Aerts from Tony's Open Chain. Discover how these brands are tackling human rights issues in the cocoa industry, focusing on eradicating child labor and ensuring a living income for cocoa farmers.

In this 60-minute session, explore real-world examples and case studies showcasing their efforts. Gain insights into Ben & Jerry's work in refugee activism and Tony's Open Chain's vision for human rights in the cocoa supply chain.

Get practical advice for businesses on replicating these models for a socially and environmentally sustainable future.

MASTERCLASS BY THE CITY OF VIENNA AND THE CITY OF MECHELEN
Human rights cities: From classroom engagement to community action

In this masterclass, the City of Vienna (Austria) and the City of Mechelen (Belgium) will talk about the role of cities in encouraging youth participation and inclusion and promoting democracy through education. The session will draw on successful case studies from projects implemented by the two cities. They will showcase how human rights and engaging young people, parents, teachers, and other educational actors can greatly contribute to promoting democracy and fostering a sense of belonging in their communities.

MASTERCLASS BY THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE
Tackling antisemitism and racism in football through education on and off the pitch

Despite ongoing efforts, antisemitism and racism remain a common occurrence in football. This masterclass will introduce Anne Frank House’s efforts to eradicate antisemitism and racism in football stadiums and amateur football clubs. The session will take you on a trip through Anne Frank House’s educational projects, and some of the difficulties they faced working with supporters and young amateur footballers. It will highlight the achievements and lessons learned from their work. Ultimately, the session will highlight that countering antisemitism and racism in football requires a common effort by football clubs, football associations, NGOs and local government bodies.

 

MASTERCLASS BY UEFA
Strength through unity: UEFA’s approach to fostering social and environmental sustainability in European football

Guided by the mission to inspire, activate and accelerate collective action to respect human rights and the environment within the context of European football, UEFA aims to empower everyone involved in the sport to play an active role in contributing to sustainable development.

This masterclass will provide practical insights into UEFA’s targeted measures and investments in policies and areas of action, coupled with examples of how it is building capacities and catalysing collaboration across national associations, leagues and clubs in support of sustainable development.

With UEFA EURO 2024 being held in Germany this summer, the masterclass will also zoom in on the concrete example of this large-scale tournament to showcase the strategic intent to position environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes as contributing factors to the tournament’s success.

MASTERCLASS BY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Digital investigations: Harnessing open-source technologies to document human rights abuses

This one-hour master class will showcase the power of open-source technologies to document and expose human rights violations through various themes- from refugee crises to war crimes. From using photogrammetry, 3D modelling, geospatial and weapons analysis in specific case studies, the audience will get a glimpse into how these tools and techniques are driving today’s human rights investigations. The master class will feature the work of Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, as well as examples of other major digital investigations published by news outlets.

MASTERCLASS BY EURONEWS
Empowering unheard voices through podcasting

This masterclass will introduce innovative methods of creative audio storytelling to empower citizens in the context of complex topics, such as climate change or AI. The masterclass drawing inspiration from podcasts Ocean Calls and Euronews Tech Talks.

More and more young Europeans are listening to podcasts, citing it as a space to "make sense of the world" and break through the alarmist narrative of traditional media. Audio storytelling can provide a space for exploring solutions and amplifying underreported stories. We'll explore how.

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