DIALOGUES

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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) invites you to the 5th event of the new monthly series DIALOGUES, on: 

Stereotypes

How are stereotypes created? Who defines what is deemed “different”, and who is the “other”? What makes a refugee “the stranger”? How can gender identity or sexual orientation define social rights? Who can censor art, and in what ways? Why can disability lead to limited accessibility and, as a result, exclusion?

Stereotypes against diversity still flourish even in contemporary societies that foster free flow of information and critical thinking. Stereotypes, as well as the inequalities and stigma that often accompany them, will provide the backdrop for discussion among the speakers. These individuals have experienced firsthand the prejudices embedded in our society and will argue against social marginalization and exclusion.

The panelists will include Nujeen Mustafa, the young refugee who crossed the long road from Syria in a wheelchair and became a symbol for strength and hope reaching the coast of Lesvos, Konstantinos Rigos, Director of the Greek National Opera Ballet, Ioanna-Maria Gertsou, President of "Lara" Guide-Dogs Hellas and a psychologist at Agia Sofia Children's Hospital in Athens, and Jason Antigone Dane, activist for human and animal rights, who turned to the Courts for legal recognition and registration as non-binary. They will discuss the stereotypes they have perceived, experienced and defied at different moments of their lives. The discussion will be moderated by journalist Anna-Kynthia Bousdoukou.

The Cross-Cultural Choir of the Greek National Opera (GNO), which comprises of people of various origins, will also participate in the event. The Choir is GNO’s social project which aims to become a space for creativity, expression, and social networking. The Choir’s repertoire features traditional songs from its participants’ countries of origin.

 

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Orchestra Rehearsal Room, Greek National Opera

Event Begins: 17:00 
Free Entrance 
Registration is required 

 

Through the monthly series of live events, entitled DIALOGUES, the SNF presents, among others, individuals who inspire through their work and actions and hopes to catalyze conversations around critical issues, around the world.

To get a taste of previous events, see here.

The event will be livestreamed through the SNF’s website at www.SNF.org/live and will also be available on demand in both video and podcast format on the SNF’s website.

For more information visit

www.SNF.org 


When?

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 5:00 PM

Where?

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Orchestra Rehearsal Room, Greek National Opera
364, Syggrou Ave.
176 74 Kallithea
Attica,Greece


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