London’s future - speaking up for refugees and diversity

This event is Co-ordinated with support from the London South Bank University Global Challenges Institute and the School of Law and Social Sciences and HEC Global Learning Centre.

One of the big issues of our time is the crisis of forced migration and refugees.

The causes behind forced migration are complex and people are forced to flee their countries for a variety of reasons. These include persecution and social injustice, the ravages of war and conflict, and the impact of climate change. 

The UK should be responding positively to the people currently fleeing persecution and welcoming them to safety. But, a positive response is not always forthcoming, from either the UK or other wealthy countries.

Join us for a panel discussion around the issues and what we can do as a host community to support and enable those in need to adapt to the current situation, and to speak up for diversity and the benefits that refugees can bring.

Contribute to more welcoming environment for relocated/resettled refugees and improve conditions for refugee acceptance and integration in London and Europe.

This event is part of the PROMISE Project:

PROMISE (Promoting Refugee Integration Support through youth Engagement) aims to promote better acceptance of European decisions for refugees in host communities through awareness raising and discussion forums around key concerns. PROMISE Project is an EU funded, Europe-wide project comprised of London South Bank University and universities in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, and Lithuania.

Agenda

This is a two part event:

Part one: For current and interested participants in the Promise Project:

17:00 Overview of next steps

17:10 Poster display and peer-to-peer presentations

17:30 Q and A discussions

Part two: Open, public panel discussion:

18:00 Welcome and introduction

18:15 Playback South theatre company and PASAR (interactive theatre improvisation) – ‘London, What kind of city do we want to live in?’

18:45 Panel Discussion chaired by Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark

19:15 Audience Q and A - ideas for actions

19:45 Poster exhibition and refreshments

20:30 Close