Program
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Programme 29th of September
13.00-15.00 Registration at the Museum of World Culture.
15.00 Maicen Ekman, secretary general of SAEA, welcomes all participants to the conference.
Dance to Democracy (Medborgarskolan) will dance in the conference.
Åke Gustavsson, president of SAEA, and Gina Ebner, secretary general of EAEA, open the conference.
Sofia Jannok, Swedish singer with dancers from Medborgarskolan.
Lindy hop dancers from Studiefrämjandet.
16.00 Niklas Nordström, expert on US politics, will give us an introduction on how citizens can be active in political campaigns with lessons learned from Obama’s presidential campaign 2008. Furthermore, he will exemplify how various issues are being advocated through active citizenship in today’s political arena of the US and what we can learn from it in Europe.
Moderators: Andrine Winther and Christer Wik.
Folk dances from Sweden, Ireland, Greece, France and Spain by Medborgarskolan.
17.00 Get-together.
18.00-19.30 Interactive debate between Margot Wallström, Vice President of the European Commission, Astrid Thors, Finland’s Minister of Migration and European Affairs, Francisco Fonseca Morillo, Head of the EU Commission in Spain and citizens’ panels in Madrid, Söråker and Göteborg on advocacy paths in Europe. Will be interpreted to and from Swedish and English.
Panel in Söråker: Joel Hammarström, Emily Öberg. Moderator: Dag Jonzon.
Panel in Madrid: People active in NGOs. Moderators: Paco Cristóbal from Fundación Luis Vives and Marie-Dominique Haan, Director of Europehaan Consultores.
Panel in Göteborg: Jan Olsson, EESC, Raymond Svensson, Swedish local politician from the municipality of Haninge, Thomas Strand, Swedish Member of Parliament, Håkan Stenhardt, Study circle leader from Medborgarskolan,
Moderators in Göteborg: Andrine Winther and Christer Wik.
20.00 Reception hosted by the City of Göteborg and Region Västra Götaland
Welcome address by Jörgen Linder, Lord Mayor and Chairman of the City Executive Board, and Bertil Jonsson, Vice President of the Regional Council.
Bildas folk music project SNAP, young people from Sweden, the UK and France.
Programme 30th of September
8.30 Cecilia Malmström, Swedish EU minister, welcomes the conference on the behalf of the EU presidency.
Maicen Ekman, SAEA, hands over the appeal from the conference.
Seminars
The seminars have kept their numbers from the previous programme in which they were grouped according to the themes of the conference, social inclusion, identity, climate & energy, advocacy & the EU.
Block 1 9.30-11.00
18. Young people show the way. Room: Trappan, level 2 (ground level). Will be interpreted from and into Swedish, English and French.
A seminar on how to create advocacy opportunities for young people. How do we create meeting places and forms for dialogue around social issues? Forix, the parliament of the suburbs, engages young people from the suburbs in political issues. The youth organization, Vi unga, inspires young people through the book “Boring EU – which EU is your EU?”
Host: Ibn Rushd, jointly with SV, and Vi unga, Sweden.
Speakers: Salhi Tufekcioglu, Zana Mohammed, Saida Charafi, Ibn Rushd, Ola Isaksson, Cecilia Hjalmarsson, Anna Nordström, Rosa Jonsson, Vi unga.
24. Lobbying at European level. Room: Studion, level 2 (ground level). In English.
On initiatives from civil society at European level and how we can improve communication between European and national/regional levels.
Host: EAEA, Belgium/Europe.
Speaker: Gina Ebner, EAEA.
9. Dare to dream. Room: Bryggan 1, level 4. In English.
Adult education projects in England and Belarus provide women in vulnerable situations with an opportunity for further education. In England the women are from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Somalia, while the Belarus project focuses on single mothers and young women with little education.
Host: NIACE, England and Wales, jointly with Folkuniversitetet, Sweden.
Speakers: Marina Koniotou, NIACE, Yegvenia Averhed, Folkuniversitetet
17. The role of the churches in forging a shared identity. Room: Seminar room 1, level 3.
In English.
Christian faith and tradition bind people with different nationalities together in a shared identity. Can this identity contribute towards stronger EU citizenship? The churches also run cross-border work in the social economy. Is this something which could reduce nationalism and increase solidarity?
Host: Bilda, Sweden.
Speaker: Mikael Hjälm, Bilda.
5. Who has the right to the stage? Room: Bryggan 2, level 4. In Swedish.
What started as a study circle using innovative methods for people with developmental disabilities is today a professional, integrated theatre for actors with intellectual functional disabilities. MOOMs theatre from Malmö show a film and present their work.
Host: SV, with MOOMS theatre, Sweden.
Speakers: Eva Ekengren, SV, and Kjell Stjernholm, artistic leader, MOOMs theatre.
7. What’s happening on the EU’s external borders? Room: Verkstan, level 2 (ground level).
In English.
The Spanish and Swedish Red Cross are working to care for and integrate refugees. They seek to be a voice in the EU on migration issues. In the “Buddy Project” people from Stockholm form links with people who have recently been granted a residence permit.
Host: Red Cross, Sweden, jointly with Studiefrämjandet, Sweden.
Speakers: Lois Hansson, Hugo Rickberg, Red Cross Sweden, Karin Ekermann, Studiefrämjandet.
26. Networking for the future of Europe. Room: Seminar room 3, level 3. In English.
EBZ, the European Centre for Culture and Communication, presents its networking efforts between organisations involved in education and culture.
Host: Studiefrämjandet, Sweden, jointly with the Hessicher Volkshochschulverbund, Germany.
Speakers: Antonella Stillitano, president of EBZ, Leif Kindblom, vice president of EBZ, Bernhard Wolf, vice president of Hessicher Volkshochschulverbund, Barbara van der Meden, Hessischer Volkshochschulverbund, Germany, Lars Häger, Studiefrämjandet, Sweden.
6. Young Civic Radio. Room: Seminar room 2, level 3. In English.
People (young and old) from Austria, Germany, Norway, Hungary and Romania produce
web 2.0 content on topical European social and other political issues. All embedded in language learning and as a world premiere in lifelong “brain compatible learning”.
Host: European Civic Education Foundation/Young Civic Radio – Europe, Hungary
Speakers: Martin Kahles, European Civic Foundation, Hungary
20. Food changes you – change the food. Room: Seminar room 4, level 3. In Swedish.
Who can you talk to, to influence the food in your local shop – the store owner, the farmer or the European Commission? Is organic food incompatible with global solidarity? How is the climate affected by what is produced and how can we make intelligent choices? Citizens need tools to make changes.
Host: The Swedish Consumers Association jointly with SAEA, Sweden.
Moderators: Jan Bertoft, Swedish Consumers’ Association and Maicen Ekman, SAEA, Sweden.
Speakers: Karin Gardell, Medvetna Matval, Peter Wiborn, SV, Oscar Wåglund-Söderström, Political adviser to the Minister for EU Affairs.
14. What does being an active citizen mean? Room: Scenen, level 1. In English.
During the last twenty years the EU has tried to create common identity through symbols, European citizenship and attempts to define a European culture and identity. At the same time the importance of cultural identities are increasing in Europe. How does this add up? What constitutes a citizenship? How can non-formal adult education have a role in creating an identity for active citizenship?
Host: Folkuniversitetet, Sweden.
Moderator: Michel Wlodarczyk, Folkuniversitetet.
Speakers: Mats Andrén, Sverker Jagers, Andreas Johansson Heinö, University of Gothenburg.
11.00-11.30 Coffee break. The Iranian heritage Association from Mölndal playing Iranian music.
Block 2 11.30-13.00
2. Europe is rich – in education and active citizenship. Room: Verkstan, ground level level 2.
In English.
How can citizen initiatives be enhanced and how can a European dimension be incorporated into non-formal adult education? Citizens from ten European countries meet in parallel study circles to discuss European democracy.
Host: Europahaus Burgenland, Austria, with SV, Sweden.
Speakers: Ingemar Svensson , University of Gothenburg, Staffan Hübinette, Tollare Folkhögskola, Christer Lindahl, SV, Johann Theessen, dvv international, Germany, Maria Jankoschek, Willi Perkowitsch, Peter Winkler, Margit Jandrisovits, Gustav Krammer, Hans Göttel, Europahaus Burgenland, Austria.
10. The role of non-formal adult education in the economic crisis. Room: Trappan, level 2 (ground level). Will be interpreted from and into Swedish, English and French.
The European, Economic and Social Committee (EESC) describes how local stakeholders can work together to promote lifelong learning. Can we educate our way out of the crisis? When Volvo workers in Göteborg were given notice, ABF started an adult education programme.
Host: EESC, EU, jointly with ABF, Sweden.
Moderator: Jan Olsson, EESC, EU
Speakers: Amela Filic, Marketta Peltari, ABF, Vladimira Drabalova, Xavier Verboven, EESC.
21. The boiling frog. Room: Seminar 4, level 3. In Swedish.
What can you and I do to reduce carbon dioxide emissions? The Swedish campaign www.klimat.nu aims to reduce human impact on the climate and increase awareness of the links between lifestyle and the environment. The experiences are used to take the climate issue in Sweden and Belarus one step further.
Host: SAEA, Sweden jointly with ABF, Sensus, Studiefrämjandet and SV, Sweden.
Speakers: Gunnel Karlén, ABF, Peter Wiborn, SV, Kajsa Grebäck, Studiefrämjandet.
Moderator: Carina Larusson, Sensus.
23. Giving Europe ears – from information to communication. Room: Studion, level 2. In English.
The European Commission talks about its work to change the way it communicates with citizens. SAEA highlights the question of how citizens can affect EU policy via study associations.
Host: The EU Commission, Sweden, jointly with SAEA.
Speakers: Pernilla Baralt and Emmy Strömberg, the European Commission in Sweden, Erik Amnå, Bilda, Tija Torpe, Studiefrämjandet.
Moderator: Elisabet Andersson, SAEA
1. Influencing the local environment in Eskilstuna and Lisbon. Room: Bryggan 2, level 4.
In English.
Chats between neighbours in Eskilstuna turned into organized local advocacy. Portugal’s ALPE clubs work with local democracy on the basis of participants’ needs, using the method of forum theatre.
Host: RAEA of Sörmland, jointly with ALPE, Portugal.
Speakers: Maria Forss, RAEA of Sörmland, Monica Pärus, Megha Huber, municipality of Eskilstuna, Isabel P. Gomes and Hugo Cruz, ALPE.
27. The Mickey Mouse Parliament. Room: Seminar room 1, level 3. In English.
Margaret Thatcher called the European Parliament a “Mickey Mouse Parliament” – a parliament with no powers. Others claim that an MEP has more power than a minister. Is lobbying the Members of the European parliament an efficient way of influencing EU politics? Meet non formal adult education organizations who have tried.
Host: SAEA, Sweden.
Speakers: Gina Ebner, EAEA, Anders Castberger, NBV, Anna Nordström, Vi Unga, Sweden.
Moderator: Åke Gustavsson, SAEA,
28. The Parent Circle. Room: Bryggan 1, level 4. In English.
How can we develop positive parenthood? The Parent Circle project has worked with different parent groups, such as parents of children with disabilities.
Host: VOFO, Norway.
Speakers: Tor Inge Martinsen and Sturla Bjerkaker, VOFO.
12. Young people win democracy. Room: Seminar room 2, level 3. In English.
What can educational institutions, non-profit organizations and other stakeholders do to support young people’s involvement and help them to maintain it throughout their lives? Presentation with examples from Finland and Sweden.
Host: Ok Study Centre, Finland, with Studiefrämjandet, Sweden.
Speakers: Agneta Fleischer, Studiefrämjandet, Sweden, Marion Field, Matti Rautavirta, OK Study Centre, Elisa Niemi, The Finnish Nature League, Taina Schildt and Maria Skarp, The Guides and Scouts of Finland.
11. Back to an active life. Room: Seminar room 3, level 3. In Swedish.
How do you coach people on long-term sick leave and people who are socially disadvantaged so that they can regain an active life? The Guidelife project, with partners in nine countries, accepted the challenge.
Host: Folkuniversitetet, Sweden.
Speakers: Ingmarie Rodhin, Anders Håkansson, Folkuniversitetet Sweden.
13.00 Climate-smart lunch hosted by the European Commission. NBV will transform the lunch into a study circle on food and climate. Moderator: Sven Östberg.
Block 3 14.30-16.00
8. Everyone can be an active citizen. Room: Trappan, level 2. Interpreted from and into Swedish, English and French.
How can people with mental disabilities be integrated into society and become active citizens? One of the participants in the ESF project Estet talks about the process and demonstrates developments and the interaction between activity and identity.
Host: Folkuniversitetet, Sweden.
Speakers: Carl Toshach, Emma Simonsson Vento, Folkuniversitetet.
22. Non-formal education is sustainable. Room: Studion, level 2. In English.
Non-formal adult education and popular participation are the keys to sustainable development. How can we narrow the gap between the population and local/national authorities and how does improving knowledge help create political pressure? Presentation of three real examples from the Nordic Countries and Europe.Host: NVL and Idébanken, the Nordic countries
Speakers: Ellen Stavlund NVL, Kirsten Paaby, Idébanken, Carl Eneroth, Föreningen Norden and Lena Nätt, ABF.
15. The exhibition as a meeting place. Room: Seminar room 1, level 3. In English.
How can you celebrate nine new years in a single year? A multi-religious guide takes us on a journey through the world’s religions. A MUSE ALL wants to transform museums from dusty storage spaces to meeting places for lifelong learning and intercultural dialogue.
Host: dvv international, Germany, with Sensus, Sweden.
Speakers: Matthias Klingenberg, dvv international Germany, Marcus Nilsson, Sensus, Sweden and Olga Agapova dvv international St. Petersburg, Russian Federation.
16. Connecting History Education and Citizenship Education Through Simulation Games
National narratives, family history and media play a crucial role in the formation of European identities shaped by political transition, migration and globalisation. The workshop introduces an innovative simulation game scenario as an educational tool for understanding the dynamics of the regime changes in 1989 and their repercussions in Europe.
Host: DARE – Democracy and Human Rights Education in Europe
Speakers: Anne Stalfort and Simone Müller, Arbeitskreis deutscher Bildungsstätten / Humanity in Action, Germany.
25. Influencing local issues via a detour to Brussels? Room: Seminar room 4, level 3. In Swedish.
Over 60 percent of local council decisions have an EU element. Bring a local council agenda with you and let SALAR help you analyse where the issues belong. The study associations build bridges between people and their politicians to promote a more active citizenship.
Host: SALAR, RAEA of Sörmland, SAEA.
Speakers: Marcus Holmberg, SALAR, Maria Forss, RAEA of Sörmland, Christine Cars-Ingels, SAEA, Raymond Svensson, member of the municipal council in Haninge.
13. Peace Agents – from Sweden to Europe and the world. Room: Verkstan, level 2 (ground level). In English.
Some see a multireligious Europe as a powder keg, others see it as an opportunity. 100 young Muslim peace agents have been trained in Sweden. The next step is an active European peace movement.
Host: Sensus, jointly with Ibn Rushd, Sweden.
Speakers: Yasin Ahmed, Sensus, Shaista Khan, peace agent and teacher, Yasri Khan, peace agent and vice president of Ibn Rushd, Kalsoom Kaleem, president for the Ibn Rushd district in West Sweden, Ajmal Masroor, Communities in Action, UK.
3. A better future. Room: Seminar room 2, level 3. In English.
How can I rebuild my relationship with my family and how do I sort out my finances? The study circle “A better future” helps ex-prisoners find their way back into society.
Host: NBV, Sweden.
Speakers: Göran Karlsson, KRIS, Criminals Return Into Society, Ali Reunanen, NBV.
4. Do you speak English? Room: Bryggan 1, level 4. In English.
English has almost become an obligatory language if you are to function as a citizen and employee in the Nordic region. The Workers’ Educational Associations (ABF) in Sweden, Norway and Denmark present a project in which they teach English to employees with reading and writing difficulties within the Swedish Trade Union Confederation affiliates.
Host: ABF Sweden and the Nordic countries.
Speakers: Thomas Silkjaer Nielsen, AOF Denmark, Torgeir Toppe, AOF Norway, Anne Stringberg, ABF Sweden.
19. Coping with everyday life in Sweden. Room: Bryggan 2, level 4. In Swedish.
Where can I find the nearest recycling point and where do I go to get the children on a pre-school waiting list? Swedish volunteers help recently arrived immigrants find their way around everyday life in Sweden, improving their Swedish skills at the same time.
Host: Medborgarskolan, Sweden.
Speakers: Elisabet Hultberg, Margareta Fernberg, Katja Ekvall-Magnusson, Sofi Johansson, Medborgarskolan.
16.00 Gather at Trappan for the final conclusions on the conference (coffee is served in the café).
The Chilean organisation RMT (Roots from my country) dance.
16.15-16.45 Final conclusions by Gina Ebner, secretary general of EAEA and Maicen Ekman, secretary general of SAEA.
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