Conferences & Convenings
As part of the FORWARD project, a series of eight conferences and convenings will bring participants and communities together to explore the issues shaping our society and the future of our communities.
Themes will include conflict resolution, community development, civic participation, intercommunity learning and social and solidarity economy, alongside topical issues such as Understanding Migration and Violence Against Women and Girls.
These events will create space for open discussion, shared learning and new perspectives, helping participants explore challenges, exchange ideas and identify opportunities for positive change.
Understanding Migration Event
The FORWARD project hosted an Understanding Migration conference, bringing together 102 attendees from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Participants came from across different counties and included voices from the Protestant Unionist Loyalist and Catholic Nationalist Republican communities, as well as people from a variety of ethnic community backgrounds and civic organisations.
Throughout the day, we had speakers, panel discussions, workshops and conversations designed to create a safe space where people could listen, learn and engage respectfully with one another on the topic of migration.
The feedback was incredibly encouraging and everyone who attended said they left the event with a better understanding of migration by the end of the day
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, participated and helped make the event such a positive and respectful space.
Keep an eye on our Upcoming Events page for details of future conferences and convenings.
