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26/02/2021
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Friday, 26th February 2021 – (12:00 – 12:30 CET)

The Let me say this project is about storytelling. Progressive activists and change makers all over the world backed by the network of FEPS and Foundation Max Van der Stoel will be featured in a monthly video and live 30 minutes interview. Tune in to listen and be inspired by personal stories and struggles to further progress and bring about a more equal and just society. Follow the Let me say this project to be confronted with a different way of bringing about change and how social democratic activists are in the forefront of a different type of politics, on the lead of topical issues, across countries and generations.


Welcome and introduction by the moderators

  • Maria FREITAS, FEPS Senior Policy Advisor
  • Arjen BERKVENS, Director, Foundation Max Van der Stoel

Live interview with Let me say this activist and changemaker, followed by Q&A

  • Bohdan FERENS, Founder of the Social Democratic Platform Ukraine

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