Never before has social media been so full of hateful messages as it is now. Almost every 20th comment is a verbal attack – something that not only causes fear in the recipient, but also threatens open and respectful public debate.
The young prejudice breakers at Brobyggerne are inviting people to a Dialogue Coffee on May 5 because they believe it is important to put an end to the hateful tone on the internet and create an online culture where we treat each other with respect despite prejudices and differences.
Come and meet Rosa Lund, spokesperson for gender equality for the Red-Green Alliance and the politician in Denmark who receives the most hate on Facebook. In a candid conversation with Özlem Cekic, she shares what it's like to be in the middle of a storm of online hate and what it does to you as a person.
To raise awareness about hate crimes and discrimination online, Oliver Anton Lunow Nielsen from Amnesty International Denmark will give an expert presentation.
Program 4:30 p.m. Welcome with Fordomsbryderne 4:40 p.m. Expert presentation by Oliver Anton Lunow Nielsen, Amnesty International Denmark 5:00 p.m. Conversation between Rosa Lund, spokesperson for gender equality in Enhedslisten, and Özlem Cekic, secretary general of Brobyggerne 5:30 p.m. Dialogue exercise 6:00 p.m. Thank you for tonight
Fordomsbryderne (Unge på Tværs) is supported by the Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen Foundation and the Hoffmann and Husman Foundation.
Hate speech online – Dialogue coffee with Rosa Lund and Özlem Cekic
Never before has social media been so full of hateful messages as it is now. Almost every 20th comment is a verbal attack – something that not only causes fear in the recipient, but also threatens open and respectful public debate.
The young prejudice breakers at Brobyggerne are inviting people to a Dialogue Coffee on May 5 because they believe it is important to put an end to the hateful tone on the internet and create an online culture where we treat each other with respect despite prejudices and differences.
Come and meet Rosa Lund, spokesperson for gender equality for the Red-Green Alliance and the politician in Denmark who receives the most hate on Facebook. In a candid conversation with Özlem Cekic, she shares what it's like to be in the middle of a storm of online hate and what it does to you as a person.
To raise awareness about hate crimes and discrimination online, Oliver Anton Lunow Nielsen from Amnesty International Denmark will give an expert presentation.
Program 4:30 p.m. Welcome with Fordomsbryderne 4:40 p.m. Expert presentation by Oliver Anton Lunow Nielsen, Amnesty International Denmark 5:00 p.m. Conversation between Rosa Lund, spokesperson for gender equality in Enhedslisten, and Özlem Cekic, secretary general of Brobyggerne 5:30 p.m. Dialogue exercise 6:00 p.m. Thank you for tonight
Fordomsbryderne (Unge på Tværs) is supported by the Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen Foundation and the Hoffmann and Husman Foundation.
Have you personally experienced discrimination based on your religion or ethnicity? Would you like to share your experiences with elementary school students?
So join the Bridge Builders Corps!
The City of Copenhagen has decided to support the establishment of a Bridge Builder Corps with DKK 500,000. We are extremely excited about this, as it means that we can once again open our doors to our Bridge Builder training program.
The municipality's support for the Bridge Builders Corps is part of its efforts to combat racism, ethnic discrimination, hate crimes, and anti-Semitism. It is a battle that requires a well-equipped corps of bridge builders.
Over two course weekends in November, you will therefore be taught by conflict mediators, rhetoricians, and practitioners—all with deep expertise and important perspectives on democratic participation and dialogue work.
The training increases your awareness of personal responsibility, your own reaction patterns, and options for action, provides concrete tools for handling disagreements and polarizing statements, and trains you in engaging in dialogue.
As part of the Bridge Builders Corps, you become an ambassador for the Bridge Builders and thus an example of how prejudices can be broken down. We strive to set a good example for children and young people and show them that friendships can easily develop despite disagreements and differences.
That is why we would like to recruit you, who have personal experiences with prejudice based on ethnicity, racism, anti-Semitism, and other factors, and who are passionate about making a difference. As part of the Bridge Builders Corps, you will be well equipped to spread the spirit of bridge building and combat prejudice.
With the corps, we want to reach a wide range of actors in the City of Copenhagen. A few times a year, you will therefore be asked to share your personal experiences of being stigmatized and discriminated against in schools and workplaces in the City of Copenhagen. You will be compensated for your efforts.
If you would like to become part of the Bridge Builders Corps and thereby strengthen tolerance and democracy in the City of Copenhagen, please fill out the application form and we will contact you in mid-October. But hurry—there are only a limited number of places available!
The world has changed significantly in just the last five years. Wars have broken out, a pandemic has raged, artificial intelligence has taken off, and climate change has caused both floods and droughts.
Through all these changes, a clear idea and a small association have grown larger. In response to polarization and the sometimes hopeless world around us, we at Brobyggerne have brought people together to build bridges and create hope that we can do it. Together.
Many thousands of cups of dialogue coffee have been served, and more than 10,000 bridge builders have signed up to insist on dialogue. That is worth celebrating. That is why we are inviting you to the Bridge Builders' 5th birthday and open dialogue house on August 26.
Here, we look both forward and backward to gain a better understanding of the importance of dialogue and how things actually stand with division as a challenge and dialogue as the answer. Are the prospects ahead bright or bleak? Has dialogue gained ground or been forced back? And how should we view and understand the importance of conversation in a number of different areas?
Come and hear, among others, author and professor emeritus Ditlev Tamm talk about dialogue in the judicial system, author and former Secretary General of Danish Refugee Council Andreas Kamm on dialogue in emergency relief work, director Lisbeth Jessen on dialogue in violent relationships, teacher and conflict mediator Marianne Munis on dialogue, and Secretary General Özlem Cekic on dialogue coffee with disagreements.
We all share the desire to leave a living fjord for our children and grandchildren. At Green Dialogue Coffee, we bring together businesses, municipalities, and citizens to discuss how we can bring life back to the fjord. What should we do differently, and how can we strengthen dialogue in the process?
Vulnerable people on the margins of society are rarely portrayed in a positive light. We at Brobyggerne want to change that with this year's presentation of the Bent Melchior Award and a gala evening entitled "Vulnerable and Valued." Here, we put people on the margins at the center and honor a special passionate soul who has made a difference with their efforts on behalf of vulnerable citizens.
The gala evening will take place at the magnificent Moltkes Palæ in Copenhagen, which has generously donated the venue and catering for this special event. Participants on stage and in the audience will include ministers, cultural figures, business leaders, opinion makers, and, not least, vulnerable citizens and their representatives, who are the ones this event is all about.
The evening's program will evoke both smiles and seriousness as well-known artists, trailblazers, and personalities entertain and discuss life as and for vulnerable people. It will be an evening you won't want to miss!
Time and place:
November 12, 2024 , 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Moltkes Palæ Dronningens Tværgade 2 1302 Copenhagen K
About the Bent Melchior Award 2024 The Bent Melchior Award honors passionate individuals who, with perseverance and patience, make an effort to reach out and meet others. The theme for this year's award ceremony stems from Bent Melchior's tireless work and interest in vulnerable citizens, regardless of their background and history. Melchior always stood up for the vulnerable and the reviled.
The prize consists of a specially made sculpture by artist Jens Galschiøt, which the winner passes on to the next winner as a challenge cup. The winner will also receive DKK 10,000 in cash.
Wherever people are together, there is a risk of abuse. We see this dehumanization on hidden camera shows—but we don't see the backstories of powerlessness, systemic failure, caregiver burnout, moral stress, silence, and psychological insecurity. Dehumanization is one of the wild problems of our time, and it can't be solved by shaming, scapegoating, or quick fixes.
Come and learn more about betrayal, how it occurs, and how to intervene in time. Sune Rosdahl has been working with betrayal for the past eight years, and at the after-work dialogue, Özlem Cekic and Sune will talk about the nature of betrayal and the wrong turns and ways out of betrayal.
There will be opportunities for questions and dialogue.
Time: May 13, 5:00–6:30 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.)
Location: Brobyggerne Ubuntuhuset Købmagergade 43 1150 Copenhagen K
Join us on Thursday, May 23, when we ask: What does the future hold for Danish agriculture?
The conflicts and debates surrounding agriculture and nature are intensifying. We are seeing a worrying polarization. On May 23, wewill restartthe dialogue and ask the young people who will shape the future of agriculture and nature:
What are your dreams? What challenges do you see? How can we move away from enemy stereotypes and polarization? How can we strengthen dialogue?
The evening will feature presentations, and Özlem Cekic will moderate a lively panel discussion.
Time and place Nørgaards Højskole, 8850 Bjerringbro May 23, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Register via the Green Dialogue Coffee website here! Participation is free of charge.
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