The Security and Human Rights Monitor, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, and Student Association for Political Science in Leiden invite you to attend the Panel Discussion Fostering Mutual Understanding in Diverse Societies: The Importance of Inclusive Media in Preventing Conflicts.

Diverse societies require space for inclusive and pluralistic dialogue. Media platforms can offer such spaces to allow different groups to interact with each other, explore their identities, and voice diverse perspectives without fear. This fosters mutual understanding, strengthens societal integration, and reduces tensions.

The OSCE recently released the Tallinn Guidelines on National Minorities and the Media in the Digital Age. As a follow up, this panel discussion aims to take stock of and highlight innovative policy practices on the media and minorities, in particular in the Netherlands, and discuss their significance in preventing conflict.

Speakers Include:

• Lamberto Zannier, High Commissioner on National Minorities for the OSCE
• Dr. Tarlach McGonagle, Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam
• Marvin Hokstam, Founder of AfroMagazine.nl
• Boris van Westering, Senior Programme Coordinator at Free Press Unlimited
• More speakers to be announced soon

*There will be a drinks reception after the discussion