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Friday, 30th April 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 of progress, of actions that intend to bring about a more equal and just society. Follow the Let me say this project to be confronted with a different way of seeing how change can be brought about 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.

Programme:

Welcome and introduction by the moderators

  • Hedwig Giusto, FEPS Senior Policy Advisor and Editor in Chief of the Progressive Post
  • Anne Van Der Meer, Program Manager, Foundation Max Van der Stoel

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

  • Milka Yemane, Director of the Lemat Foundation, Eritrea

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