Make the best out of Diversity A one day seminar on topics related to religion, gender , sexual orientation and ways to transform social conflicts organized by CEJI – A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe and Haver Informal Jewish Educational Public Benefit Foundation, MAZSIHISZ and Marom Association.
Budapest, Hungary, 20th November 2011 **Please note that the seminar will be conducted in English**
Programme 09:00 – 09:30 Coffee and Registration 09:30 – 10:00 Welcome and introductions -
Introduction to CEJI education approach and activities Introduction to the workshop’s contents
10:00 – 10:30 Build the foundation of the group -
Establishing principles for working together
10:30 – 11:15 Exploring diversity in the group -
Discovering multiply identities
11:15 – 11:45 coffee break 11:45 – 12:45 Awareness raising exercise on issue of diversity and discrimination 12:45 – 13:15 Examining the issue -
Create bridge towards confrontation
13:15 – 14:15 LUNCH at Sirály 14:15 – 16:15 Confrontation exercise -
Simulation/Role play: exploring the intersection between Jewish identity, gender and sexuality. Silent discussion
16:15 – 16:45 break
16:45 – 17:45 Brain storming and find strategies to address diversity -
Make a Jewish contribution to an inclusive society
17:45 – 18:15 Summary of the day’s activities and Evaluation
18:30 Lecture on “Addressing sexual identities in Jewish Communities” at MAZSIHISZ The Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities, Ceremony room
20:30 WIDE RECEPTION at Sirály The workshop’s outcomes will be presented by participants during the wide reception and discussed with the wider audience.
INFO SECTION WORKSHOP VENUE The Diversity Tour will take place in the Sirály and at MAZSIHISZ Marom Organisation Budapest and the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities have generously offered to host us. The address of the Sirály is 1061 Budapest, Király u. 50, Hungary The address of the MAZSIHISZ is 1075 Budapest, Síp u. 12. 5. postafiók 333 HANDY PHONE NUMBERS: Melissa: +32 483 083470 Tamás: +3630 2525327 LOGISTICAL NOTES: The Diversity Tour is a short seminar, but the work we do is intensive. Please make sure therefore to be on time Coffee breaks, lunch and refreshment during the workshop/wide reception will be provided PARTICIPATION FEE: 10 euro