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The Festival of Democracy and the VHL present debates:

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  • Where: Václav Havel Library, Ostrovní 13, Prague 110 00
  • When: October 9, 2018, 10:00 – 21:00

The Festival of Democracy takes place as an accompanying programme to the Forum 2000 conference. At the Václav Havel Library it is presenting discussions on the value of intergenerational relationships in contemporary society, a round table with journalists and a debate on whether it isn’t time for the first female Czech president.

10.00 – 12.00
Intergenerational Relationships in Contemporary Society 

Each generation differentiates itself from the previous one in some way, leading to clashes and misunderstandings. Throw in accelerated societal development and things are even worse. Can the generations still understand one another at all? Do they need one another? Are they still an inspiration to each other as used to be the case? What is the image of seniors in today’s society and, on the other hand, how do seniors view today’s society? What mutual prejudices prevail in society, how do they arise and what is their outcome?

Confirmed participants: Tereza Komárková, director and programme chief of the Duhový tandem association, Zdeněk Svoboda, director of the foundation Lepší senior, Michaela Stachová, director of the Krása pomoci foundation, and Marcela Nevšímalová, founder and director of the Moje velké přání foundation.

In cooperation with Forum 2000 and the organisation Duhový tandem.

16.00 – 17.30
Media Round Table

A discussion on topical political, economic and social issues with journalists and commentators from a variety of media organisations. A panel of foreign journalists and correspondents will discuss “post-truth” media outlets, disinformation and social media.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Natalia Churikova, Managing Editor, RFE/RL, Ukrainian Service, Daniel Anýž, Journalist, Hospodářské noviny and Aktuálně.cz, Nedim Dervisbegovic, Multimedia Producer, Balkan Service, RFE/RL, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Todd Nesbitt, Chair of the Department of Communication and Mass Media at UNYP

Moderator: Daniela Retková, Special Programs Coordinator, DOX Centre for Contemporary Art, Czech Republic (conf.)

In cooperation with Forum 2000 and the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art. 

18.00 – 20.00 
Time for the First Female Czech President

Almost a century after women received suffrage is it time for the first female Czech president? Why have we never had a female head of state? Do women face barriers in politics? What can we do to ensure that more women stand in future presidential elections? The equality of women and men in political decision-making is an integral element of democratic values and a democratic society. Let’s discuss it together. 

Confirmed participants: Michal Horáček, candidate in the 2018 presidential elections, Veronika Šprincová, director of Fórum 50 %. Other speakers are to be confirmed. 

Please register at the email address mottlova@padesatprocent.cz or by calling 774 411 151.

In cooperation with Forum 2000, Fórum 50 % and the Czech Women’s Lobby.

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