diaNEOSis presents two events, open to the public, focusing on aspects of inclusion, social integration and coexistence as are part of NEON’s exhibition space of togetherness.

No person left behind: Perspectives on inclusion and belonging, will take place on 16 October at the open-air theatre School of Athens – Irene Papas and will focus on issues of social and economic integration in the Greek society. The participants, drawing on their knowledge, insight, and personal experience, will contribute to the public discourse on the importance of belonging and co-existence. The aim of the event is to underline the significant need for inclusion and social cohesion in Greece, as well as to highlight the ways in which a society can move forward, towards this goal.

SCHEDULE

19:00 – 19:05 Welcome Address | Dionisis Nikolaou, General Manager, diaNEOsis

19:05 – 19:50 Panel discussion

Enri Canaj, Photographer, Magnum Photos

Nasruddin Nizami, Coordinator First Reception and Interpretation Unit, Greek Council for Refugees

Nikoletta Pikramenou, Legal expert and Researcher (Post doc), University of Warsaw; Board Member, Intersex Greece

Prodromos Pyrros, Secretary General for Social Solidarity & Fight Against Poverty, Ministry of Social Cohesion & Family Affairs

Katerina Vrana, Stand-up Comedian

19:50 – 20:30 Panel discussion

Yanna Andronopoulou, General Manager, Microsoft Greece, Cyprus & Malta

Gregory Chryssikos, Private Sector Employee, Athlete; Co-founder, Cool Crips

Spyros Dadanides, Filmmaker; Vice President, Perpato; Co-founder, Cool Crips

Grace Nwoke, Anthropologist, Social Scientist, Performer; Co-Founder, Afrosocially; Researcher, Døcumatism

Aspasia Plakantonaki, Deputy Representative, UNICEF Greece Country Office

Moderated by Anastasia Giamali, journalist

After the event, wine will be served at the exhibition space.