10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In this panel discussion, Emin Milli, Kenan Aliyev, and Thomas de Waal examined the domestic and international dimensions of this crackdown, as well as its broader implications for regional human rights standards.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The story of a Banyan Tree is a documentary that takes a look at the 9000 years of spiritual heritage of Pakistan with layers of religions and cultures that co-existed and amalgamated into a tolerant society. The essential elements of this heritage are still evident in the everyday lives of the people of Pakistan and could become significant to find solutions to the current state of affairs in the country.
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In his presentation, Pepe Julian Onziema analyzed the socio-economic changes in Africa, and Uganda in particular, that have accompanied the rise of homophobia and transphobia. He provided recommendations for a locally rooted movement to protect LGBTIQ citizens and empower them to claim full citizenship.
