International Labour Conference, Geneva
7 June 2018
The International Labour Conference held a World of Work Summit in Geneva to discussed the importance of employment and decent work for peace and resilience, with a specific focus on tackling the realities on the ground and on partnerships that can achieve real results. The Summit addressed the challenges of sustaining peace by providing opportunities in the world of work, especially for young people
Rokia Traoré was amongst the panelists, representing the Fondation Passerelle – ECP Missabougou
WHAT IF
European Jazz Conference, Ljubljana, Slovenia
23 September 2017
The theme chosen for the 2017 Conference is “What if…”. To confront the growing racism, xenophobia, fear of diversity and nationalisms, the Conference of this year would like to explore how music professionals can tackle these issues, and how music and creativity can help “looking into the unknown”..
http://www.europejazz.net/project/european-jazz-conference
11.11.11
16 Sept 2017
http://www.11.be/
11.11.11 is a Belgian group which brings together 60 organisations and approximately 20,000 volunteers fighting for a world of justice and without poverty.
On September 16, 2017, Rokia participates in the launch of the 2017 campaign and gives a concert in Antwerp to close this exceptional day.
EDD17
8-10 June 2017
The European Development Days is the first European forum for international cooperation and development.
EDD 2017 promotes a new strategy, with a focus on engaging the private sector as a partner in economic development.
Rokia Traoré participated in the Think-tank “Investing in culture and creativity”.
http://ecdpm.org/talking-points/investing-culture-creativity-european-development-days/
https://eudevdays.eu/programme