Lisette
Ma Neza
Lisette Ma Neza
Filmmaker and slam poetry
Biography
Lisette Ma Neza is a poet with a camera. In 2017 she was the first Dutch-speaking woman to win the Belgian Poetry Slam Championships. Her poems are attempts at translating herself and others. She transmutes the lives and core feelings of the displaced, survivors of ‘huge’ violence, Africans in Europe and the diaspora. She translates the lives of women and the lives in Brussels. Her poems tend to turn into music, essays, films and theatre. She was recently chosen as Brussels’ first-ever city poet, a position she will hold for 2 years beginning 21 March.
Speaker session
THEMATIC PANEL
Protecting civic space and human rights defenders
- Protecting democracy and civic space in Europe
Forum stage / Festsaal - livestream
Democracy only thrives with a vibrant civil society. Yet, civil society organisations face constant threats and attacks. This panel will explore how we can protect and strengthen civic space across the EU, empower human rights defenders and develop a human rights culture. It will also look into strategies for investing in human rights education and engaging young people.
Moderator: Djamila Grandits
Djamila Grandits
Curator, moderator
CineCollective
MASTERCLASS BY TONY’S CHOCOLONELY AND BEN & JERRY’S
Collaborating in cocoa: A chocolate love-a-fair for human rights
- Shaping a socially and environmentally sustainable Europe
Human rights lab / Top 319 - livestream
Join the 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.
Jessie Macneil-Brown
Head of Social Mission Europe
Ben and Jerry's
Biography
Jessie Macneil-Brown is Head of Social Mission Europe at Ben and Jerry's. She has a strong track record of designing and delivering initiatives for brands that inspire the public and drive long-term social change. Her work is currently focused on advancing and protecting the rights of those with refugee backgrounds. She previously worked for IKEA, The Body Shop and Amnesty International.
Country
Speaker session
THEMATIC PANEL
Protecting civic space and human rights defenders
- Protecting democracy and civic space in Europe
Forum stage / Festsaal - livestream
Democracy only thrives with a vibrant civil society. Yet, civil society organisations face constant threats and attacks. This panel will explore how we can protect and strengthen civic space across the EU, empower human rights defenders and develop a human rights culture. It will also look into strategies for investing in human rights education and engaging young people.
Moderator: Djamila Grandits
Djamila Grandits
Curator, moderator
CineCollective
MASTERCLASS BY TONY’S CHOCOLONELY AND BEN & JERRY’S
Collaborating in cocoa: A chocolate love-a-fair for human rights
- Shaping a socially and environmentally sustainable Europe
Human rights lab / Top 319 - livestream
Join the 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.
Deirdre Malone
Director
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Biography
Deirdre Malone is Director of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. She was previously Global Director with the legal policy team at Twitter. She also served as Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust and Legal Manager of the Public Interest Law Alliance.
Country
Speaker session
THEMATIC PANEL
Protecting civic space and human rights defenders
- Protecting democracy and civic space in Europe
Forum stage / Festsaal - livestream
Democracy only thrives with a vibrant civil society. Yet, civil society organisations face constant threats and attacks. This panel will explore how we can protect and strengthen civic space across the EU, empower human rights defenders and develop a human rights culture. It will also look into strategies for investing in human rights education and engaging young people.
Moderator: Djamila Grandits
Djamila Grandits
Curator, moderator
CineCollective
MASTERCLASS BY TONY’S CHOCOLONELY AND BEN & JERRY’S
Collaborating in cocoa: A chocolate love-a-fair for human rights
- Shaping a socially and environmentally sustainable Europe
Human rights lab / Top 319 - livestream
Join the 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.