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Welcome to the draft programme of work for the fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

This page provides detailed information about the main sessions and side events, including times, locations, and speakers

For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact the Permanent Forum Secretariat at pfpad@un.org


Company: SETA Project (ActionAid Brazil) clear filter
Tuesday, April 15
 

5:30pm EDT

Side event - Education and Human Rights: Anti-racist dialogues
Tuesday April 15, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Title: Education and Human Rights: Anti-racist dialogues

Date: April 15th
Time: 5:30 pm to 7pm (ET)

Location: Church Center for the United Nations
777 United Nations Plaza, 8th floor
New York, New York 10017

Organizations: 
SETA Project (ActionAid Brazil)
FES (Fredrich-Ebert-Foundation)
Ação Educativa
Commbne Institute

Language: Portuguese with English translation

Side event description:
The panel aims to discuss the multiple possibilities of education as a fundamental tool for anti-racism and, therefore, for a fairer and humanized society. From different perspectives on the theme, the panel aims to contribute to the debate on the intersection between anti-racist education and human rights, with a focus on the education of black girls and boys, the development of public policies, anti-racist training and anti-racist communication.

SPEAKERS: 
Ana Paula Brandão (Actionaid/SETA Project)
Ednéia Gonçalves (Ação Educativa)
Jaqueline Lima Santos (FES)
Midiã Noelle (Combnee)
Zama Mthunzi (Actionaid – South Afrika/SETA Project)

Link to register: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRQmnQGMlDtVcCsglfQpKZc6fAImTq1dUl64_oJ6BHciGmLQ/viewform?usp=sharing
Tuesday April 15, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
 
Wednesday, April 16
 

5:30pm EDT

Side event - Anti-racist Education and the role of public policies: paths for racial equity
Wednesday April 16, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Title: Anti-racist Education and the role of public policies: paths for racial equity

Date: April 16th

Time: 5:30 pm to 7pm (ET)

Location: Brazilian Foundation - 216 East 45th Street - Suite 1106 - New York - NY – 10017.

Organizations: 
SETA Project (ActionAid Brazil)
Uneafro/Brazil
Brazil Foundation
MIR (Ministry of racial equality/Brazil)
MRE (Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Brazil)
Observatório da Branquitude
Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES)

Language: Portuguese with English translation

Side event description:
The panel aims to discuss the importance of implementing anti-racist pedagogical practices in Brazilian education, highlighting how public policies can contribute to promoting racial equality in the educational system and in the society. For that, we will understand the strategies of the Brazilian State, of the NGO and the social movements. Furthermore, the table aims to analyses the public policies and discuss the experiences and challenges to implement these policies. 

SPEAKERS: 
Ana Paula Brandão (Actionaid/SETA Project)
Douglas Belchior (Uneafro)
Clédisson Junior (MIR)
Fabrício Araújo Prado (MRE)
Clélia Prestes (AMMA Psique e Negritude)
Manuela Thamani (Observatório da Branquitude)

Link to register: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_o4XygxLVnGaU094-OCFOkR3qHcBuQ9CQgXhL7r0BaY/edit
Wednesday April 16, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Brazil Foudation 216 East 45th Street, Suit 1106 New York – NY 10017
 
Friday, April 18
 

3:00pm EDT

Side event - Harlem Diaspora Walking Tour
Friday April 18, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Title: Harlem Diaspora Walking Tour 

Date: April 18th

Time: 3 pm to 5pm (ET)

Location: The tour will begin in front of Apollo Theater

Organizations: 
SETA Project (ActionAid Brazil)
Uneafro/Brazil

Language: Portuguese

Side event description:
 
Discover Harlem’s rich Black history while exploring the connections between Black Americans and Black Brazilians. This free walking tour highlights shared struggles, cultural resilience, and the powerful legacy of the African diaspora. The tour will have limit of 20 attendants.

SPEAKERS: 
Douglas Belchior (Uneafro)
Jaqueline Lima Santos (FES)
Terra Johari (Princeton University)
 
Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwxi3Q78jjT_HKih5LYpsAQCS6J6d-jRpxoC7klG8DTLXt7w/viewform?usp=dialog
Friday April 18, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Apollo Theater 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, United States
 

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