BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Polylogos Association - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://polylogos.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Polylogos Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Bucharest BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20250917T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20250917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20250905T121102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T121102Z UID:1717-1758103200-1758124800@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:ASPYRE EUROPE --- Active Youth Forum in Cluj-Napoca DESCRIPTION:The Active Youth Forum in Cluj-Napoca will bring together over 100 young people (16-24)\, teachers\, educators and decision-makers from Cluj and surrounding areas for two days of civic learning\, dialogue\, and creativity. Participants will explore democracy\, advocacy\, and civic engagement\, while forming youth advocacy groups around topics they identify as most relevant to their communities and to Romania. \nLogistical details:  \n\nDates: 11 septembrie și 17 septembrie\, 10.00-16.00\nLocație: Pavilion Tinerilor – Centrul de Cultură Urbană\, Parcul Feroviarilor\, Cluj-Napoca\n\nPlaces are limited. Register now to secure your spot: \n\nJoi\, 11 septembrie: https://forms.gle/8YR42tW5LJuvmgJX6\nMiercuri\, 17 septembrie: https://forms.gle/euWyietiQ4smSQGS7\n\nLunch is provided on both days for all registered participants.  \nThe Forum is part of ASPYRE EUROPE\, a CERV-2023-CITIZENS-CIV project which empowers young citizens across Europe to take an active role in civic and democratic life. This second edition in Cluj-Napoca builds on the successful 2022 Forum and will serve as a preparatory step for the Civic Cafés – a series of structured dialogue events where youth will engage directly with decision-makers on the issues that matter most to them. \nBy creating space for meaningful encounters between youth and leaders\, the Forum inspires a new generation of informed\, motivated\, and active citizens\, ready to shape the future of their communities and of Europe. \nThe first edition of the Active Youth Forum in Cluj Napoca took place on the 12th of November 2022\, under the ASPYRE project (2022-2023).\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Active Youth Forum in Cluj-Napoca is organized in partnership with the Cluj-Napoca City Hall and Local Council\, and the Urban Culture Centre – Youth Pavilion. \nFunded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/aspyre-europe-active-youth-forum-in-cluj-napoca-2/ LOCATION:Pavilionul Tinerilor\, Centrul de Cultura Urbana\, Cluj-Napoca\, Parcul Feroviarilor\, Cluj-Napoca\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20250911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20250911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20250901T125613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T120824Z UID:1684-1757584800-1757606400@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:ASPYRE EUROPE --- Active Youth Forum in Cluj-Napoca DESCRIPTION:The Active Youth Forum in Cluj-Napoca will bring together over 100 young people (16-24)\, teachers\, educators and decision-makers from Cluj and surrounding areas for two days of civic learning\, dialogue\, and creativity. Participants will explore democracy\, advocacy\, and civic engagement\, while forming youth advocacy groups around topics they identify as most relevant to their communities and to Romania. \nLogistical details:  \n\nDates: 11 septembrie și 17 septembrie\, 10.00-16.00\nLocație: Pavilion Tinerilor – Centrul de Cultură Urbană\, Parcul Feroviarilor\, Cluj-Napoca\n\nPlaces are limited. Register now to secure your spot: \n\nJoi\, 11 septembrie: https://forms.gle/8YR42tW5LJuvmgJX6\nMiercuri\, 17 septembrie: https://forms.gle/euWyietiQ4smSQGS7\n\nLunch is provided on both days for all registered participants.  \nThe Forum is part of ASPYRE EUROPE\, a CERV-2023-CITIZENS-CIV project which empowers young citizens across Europe to take an active role in civic and democratic life. This second edition in Cluj-Napoca builds on the successful 2022 Forum and will serve as a preparatory step for the Civic Cafés – a series of structured dialogue events where youth will engage directly with decision-makers on the issues that matter most to them. \nBy creating space for meaningful encounters between youth and leaders\, the Forum inspires a new generation of informed\, motivated\, and active citizens\, ready to shape the future of their communities and of Europe. \nThe first edition of the Active Youth Forum in Cluj Napoca took place on the 12th of November 2022\, under the ASPYRE project (2022-2023).\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Active Youth Forum in Cluj-Napoca is organized in partnership with the Cluj-Napoca City Hall and Local Council\, and the Urban Culture Centre – Youth Pavilion. \nFunded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/aspyre-europe-active-youth-forum-in-cluj-napoca/ LOCATION:Pavilionul Tinerilor\, Centrul de Cultura Urbana\, Cluj-Napoca\, Parcul Feroviarilor\, Cluj-Napoca\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20240911T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20240911T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20240909T055423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T055423Z UID:1300-1726066800-1726074000@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Launching New Project ASPYRE EUROPE DESCRIPTION:We are proud to announce the launch of our latest initiative\, ASPYRE EUROPE\, an expansion of the highly successful ASPYRE project\, which was implemented in Romania from 2022-2023. The launch event will take place on Wednesday\, 11 September 2024\, from 15:00 to 17:00 at the Centrul pentru Tineret\, Strada Iuliu Maniu nr. 1\, Cluj-Napoca. \nASPYRE’s Active Youth Forum\, 12 November 2022. Over 100 youth from Cluj and Neamt counties spent two full days learning how to be active citizens\, forming youth advocacy groups and designing strategies for continued engagement. Facebook & Instagram: @project.aspyre\nWe invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of ASPYRE EUROPE – Actions Supporting the Participation of Youth through Relevant Education in Europe. At this event\, participants from the original ASPYRE project\, including youth\, educators\, and decision-makers\, will share their experiences and insights\, offering a glimpse into their hopes and expectations for the new initiative. ASPYRE EUROPE is dedicated to empowering more young people to actively engage in democratic processes and public debate\, shaping the future of their communities. \n  \nWhy Attend?\nYouth participation in democratic processes remains alarmingly low\, with young people often underrepresented and disillusioned by the lack of trust in political institutions. One of the main challenges to Romanian democracy is participation\, particularly in terms of voter turnout\, in which it ranks among the bottom 25% of countries in the world (IDEA 2023: Romania). ASPYRE EUROPE addresses this gap by partnering with teachers and youth workers in Romania\, Italy\, and Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement a series of activities designed to educate\, equip\, and empower youth. Over the next two years\, the project will create platforms for young people to have their voices heard\, engage meaningfully\, and contribute positively to society. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/launching-new-project-aspyre-europe/ LOCATION:Centrul Pentru Tineret\, Strada Iuliu Maniu nr. 1\, Cluj-Napoca\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20230315T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20230315T133000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20230314T090054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T091611Z UID:1083-1678881600-1678887000@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Civic Café: EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:Do you want to listen to young people present their ideas on how to improve the educational system in Romania? \nIf this is a topic that resonates with you\, you are warmly welcome to come and join the conversation with youth and local decision-makers. \nWednesday\, 15 March 2023\, at 12.00 EET\, we are hosting the first of a series of Civic Cafés. The Civic Cafés represent the final activity of project ASPYRE: Actions for Supporting the Participation of Youth through Relevant Education. \nSince the Active Youth Forum (AYF) in November 2022\, when the youth advocacy groups were formed\, they have been developing  advocacy strategies on the topics that they chose through careful deliberation and dialogue. The Civic Cafés are a platform where they will get the chance to present their ideas\, questions and opinions\, and engage in active dialogue with relevant decision-makers\, the media\, and the general public. \nThe first Civic Café is on the topic of DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION\, and it will last approximately 60 minutes (1 hour). \nWhere: Câmpia Turzii\, at Colegiul Tehnic \,\,Victor Ungureanu\, str. Laminoriștilor nr. 115\, sala AMFITEATRUL NOU. \nWhen: Wednesday\, 15 March 2023\, 12.00 EET. \n \nPhoto: EDUCATION Youth advocacy group\, initial discussion at the Active Youth Forum in November 2022. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/civic-cafe-education/ LOCATION:Colegiul Tehnic Victor Ungureanu\, str. Laminoriștilor nr. 115\, sala AMFITEATRUL NOU\, Câmpia Turzii\, Cluj\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230226 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20230304T111328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T111328Z UID:1074-1677196800-1677369599@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Training: Grant-writing and Project design DESCRIPTION:Two full days of training is organised for professionals from the NGO- and non-profit sector in Cluj\, on the topics of grant-writing and project design. \nThe workshop is hosted by Polylogos\, as part of Project ASPYRE. \nASPYRE is a 14-months project aimed at strengthening the democratic culture\, capacity and participation of youth\, by equipping them with practical skills and tools for active democratic involvement and civic engagement.The project is implemented by Polylogos\, in partnership with AIL Roman\, ISJ Cluj and SSSP\, with the financial support of the Active Citizens Fund Romania\, programme funded by Iceland\, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA grants 2014-2021. \nFor two full days\, a group of professionals came to work and learn together how to \n\ndesign better projects with greater impact\nget funding for their best ideas\nbuild strategic partnerships and alliances that will help them achieve their goals\ndevelop financial plans and budgets that will make projects easier to manage and implement\n\nThe training is conducted by Margareta Mihalic Dogan. Living and working in Munich\, Margareta is an experienced project manager\, grant-writer\, trainer\, consultant and author\, with 10+ years of professional experience in managing European projects. Her down-to-earth nature\, cross-cultural intelligence and practical approach means she always gets things done\, and always to the highest standards. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/training-grant-writing-and-project-design/ LOCATION:Polylogos Headquarters\, Inului 2-5\, Ap. 8\, Cluj-Napoca\, 400636\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20220908T091923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T110539Z UID:1030-1668038400-1668297599@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:ASPYRE Forumul Tineretului Activ DESCRIPTION:De joi\, 10 noiembrie până sâmbătă\, 12 noiembrie\, vom aduna aproximativ 100 de persoane\, în primul rând tineri (16-24 de ani) din județele Cluj și Neamț\, pentru a învăța despre democrație\, angajament civic și advocacy. Instruirea va fi interactivă\, provocatoare și practică.\n\n \n\nÎn timpul formarii de 3 zile\, tinerii vor învăța\n\n despre elemente fundamentale despre democrație\,\n despre drepturile și responsabilitățile lor ca cetățeni activi și modalități practice de implicare\n să înființeze cel puțin opt grupuri de advocacy pe teme alese de ei\n și vor primi instruire practică și mentorat pentru a permite grupurilor de advocacy să dezvolte strategii și planuri de acțiune pentru a influența eficient politicile și luarea deciziilor la nivel local\, național și european. Fiecare grup de advocacy va avea un mentor care să ofere sprijin și îndrumare.\n\n\n\nPentru mai multe informații despre proiect\, contactați: aspyre@polylogos.eu\nProiectul este derulat de Asociația Polylogos în parteneriat cu AIL ROMAN\, ISJ Cluj și SSSP\, prin programul Active Citizens Fund România\, finanțat de Islanda\, Liechtenstein și Norvegia prin Granturile SEE 2014-2021. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/aspyre-forumul-tineretului-activ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220904 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20220808T081454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T112641Z UID:1007-1662076800-1662249599@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:ASPYRE Instruire Profesori DESCRIPTION:În cadrul Proiectului ASPYRE\, am organizat două zile de formare cu 25 de profesori\, educatori și lucrători de tineret din județele Cluj și Neamț\, în cadrul căruia am prezentat manualul/toolkit-ul ASPYRE (versiunea beta). Am discutat despre democrație\, mentorat și responsabilizarea tinerilor\, despre încurajarea profesorilor de a-și asuma rolul de mentori în viața tinerilor care le-au fost încredințați. Sesiunea de formare ne-a oferit oportunitatea de a testa manualul (toolkit-ul) ASPYRE și de a primi feedback practic și concret despre cum poate fi îmbunătățit înainte de a-l prezenta unui public mai larg. \nLa fel ca matematica\, știința\, limba și literatura\, participarea activă și semnificativă la viața civică sunt abilități esențiale care trebuie predate în școală. Copiii și tinerii trebuie să știe că vocile lor contează\, că au titlu de proprietate și scop și că\, într-o societate democratică funcțională\, au puterea de a-și modela propriul viitor. Credem ca este important ca fiecare licean să îşi dezvolte abilități de participare la viața civică. \nNu putem considera de la sine înțeles că tinerii vor ști cum sau de ce ar trebui să participe în mod semnificativ la procesele democratice din societate. Sala de clasă este locul ideal pentru ca tinerii din România să își îmbrățișeze rolul în societate ca cetățeni activi și să practice aceste abilități. \nProiectul ASPYRE va oferi profesorilor din întreaga țară instrumente și know-how relevante pentru a-și pregăti mai bine elevii pentru o viață de cetățeni activi\, într-o democrație înfloritoare. \nASPYRE este un proiect care vizează consolidarea culturii democratice\, a capacității și a participării active a tinerilor\, dotându-i pe aceștia și pe cei care lucrează îndeaproape cu ei\, cu abilități practice și instrumente pentru participarea democratică activă și angajamentul civic. \nPentru mai multe informații despre proiect\, contactați: aspyre@polylogos.eu \nProiectul este derulat de Asociația Polylogos în parteneriat cu AIL ROMAN\, ISJ Cluj și SSSP\, prin programul Active Citizens Fund România\, finanțat de Islanda\, Liechtenstein și Norvegia prin Granturile SEE 2014-2021. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/aspyre-instruire-profesori/ LOCATION:Liceul Teoretic Mihai Eminescu\, Bulevardul 21 Decembrie\, Cluj-Napoca\, Cluj\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20220506T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20220506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20220430T073944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T073944Z UID:996-1651860000-1651867200@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Biblioteca Vie DESCRIPTION:Biblioteca vie e un spațiu care aduce oamenii mai aproape pentru a promova respectul față de identitatea personală și a combate prejudecățile și discriminarea prin facilitarea conversațiilor între Cărți și Cititori. \nÎn acest cadru cititorii vor avea șansa să afle povești personale\, de viață\, spuse de cei care le-au trăit. Ascultând\, întrebând\, privind\, cititorii vor avea șansa să empatizeze cu realitatea unei alte persoane. \nDiscuțiile vor fi în cadru restrâns: unu la unu sau\, în cazul în care Cartea este dispusă\, cu până la 3 cititori pe poveste. \n\nCititorii sunteți voi.\nCărțile sunt persoane care au acceptat să își împărtășească călătoria spre creștere și vindecare.\n\nÎnscriere aici. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/biblioteca-vie/ LOCATION:Polylogos Headquarters\, Inului 2-5\, Ap. 8\, Cluj-Napoca\, 400636\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20220503T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20220503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20220430T073505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T073505Z UID:991-1651600800-1651608000@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Pe gaura cheii la psiholog DESCRIPTION:Demonstrații de consiliere și psihoterapie. \nȚi-ar plăcea să știi mai multe despre cum decurge ședință de consiliere sau psihoterapie? Te-ai întrebat mereu cum funcționează\, dar nu ai încercat până acum? Dar o întâlnire de grup de sprijin? \nÎți arătăm noi. Marți\, 3 mai\, venim în fața ta cu trei ședințe demonstrative prin care vei putea observa tehnici utilizate în psihoterapie\, precum: \n\nTehnică de meditație pentru integrarea sentimentului de frică.\nTehnică de imagerie dirijată.\nTehnică utilizată într-un grup de sprijin.\n\nVei avea ocazia să descoperi alături de specialiștii noștri de la Minte Forte cum decurge o ședință individuală de terapie\, cât și o întâlnire de grup de sprijin\, și cum te poate ajuta un psiholog atunci când te afli într-un impas. \nUlterior\, te invităm să rămâi la o sesiune de întrebări și răspunsuri cu psihologii și facilitatorii noștri pentru a-ți clarifica nelămuriri și satisface curiozități pe care le-ai avut mereu în legătură cu subiectul psihoterapiei\, consilierii și a serviciilor de sprijin. \nParticiparea este gratuită și se face pe bază de înscriere. În urma înscrierilor vom face o selecție\, locurile fiind limitate.\nPentru a vă înscrie\, este necesară completarea formularului. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/pe-gaura-cheii-la-psiholog/ LOCATION:Polylogos Headquarters\, Inului 2-5\, Ap. 8\, Cluj-Napoca\, 400636\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20220330T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20220330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20220325T105447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T105447Z UID:916-1648634400-1648638000@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:ASPYRE Opening Press Conference DESCRIPTION:We are launching project ASPYRE: Actions to Support the Participation of Youth through Relevant Education. \nASPYRE will enhance the democratic culture\, capacity and active participation of youth\, by equipping them\, and those working closely with them\, with practical skills and tools for active democratic participation and civic engagement. \nFor more information about the project\, contact: aspyre@polylogos.eu \nThe project is implemented by Polylogos Association in partnership with Asociatia de Initiativa Locala “Roman 2002” (AIL ROMAN)\, Inspectoratul Scolar Judetean Cluj (ISJ Cluj) and Societatea Studenteasca de Stiinte Politice (SSSP)\, and benefits from a 71 795 euro grant from Active Citizens Fund Romania\, programme funded by Iceland\, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants 2014 -2021.  URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/aspyre-opening-press-conference/ LOCATION:ISJ Cluj\, Strada Argeș 24\, Cluj-Napoca\, Romania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20211023T093447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T133729Z UID:765-1638576000-1638662399@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Women Empower Forum 2021 DESCRIPTION:Register now!  \nIt’s that time of year again! \nThe Women Empower Forum brings together exceptional people from different backgrounds\, ages and professions\, and offers a platform of sharing successes and challenges\, and empowering the next generations to overcome barriers and strive for their dreams. The vision of WEF is to create a more just and egalitarian future where women and girls are free to safely and fairly pursue their dreams. \nWEF is organised under the global 16 Days of Awareness Campaign against Gender-Based-Violence\, and is aligned with the global multi-annual theme of ending GBV and harassment in the world of work. \nThe Women Empower Forum 2021 is going to be a full-day online event\, split into three parts addressing three distinct themes (EET – Eastern European Time Zone):  \n10.00-12.30 Women’s health (and mental health) – living in a female body in a male-dominated world: Is women’s health still stigmatised in 2021? Why are we still hesitant to talk about PMS\, miscarriage and postpartum depression? What are some of the main issues women face when seeking health care? How can we overcome barriers and improve women’s access to gender-sensitive health care? \n\nVioleta Altmann\, writer\, trainer\, adoptive mom and adoption advocate\nAdina Ille\, cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and mother of two\nJulia Bicknell\, former BBC journalist\, reporter and executive director of World Watch Monitor\nPaula Nutas\, Vice-President of Minte Forte\, mental health educator and psychotherapist\nAlexandra Poienar\, OB-GYN\, specialised in endometriosis (IG: @garda_de_ginecologie)\nKari Lossius\, psychologist\, researcher\, lecturer\, author\nCatherine (Kate) Lourdes Dy\, PhD. Expert in Gender\, Migration and Sexual- and Reproductive Rights\n\n15.00-17.30 Powerful women empowering women in the world of work : How has the pandemic affected women in the workplace? What are some of the main hindrances to women entering and excelling in the workplace\, and how can we address these? \n\nGeorgia Brooks\, Founder of The Nine & Fempower\, CEO\, Managing Director and Women’s Rights Advocate\nDelia Avram\, Entrepreneur\, Founder of ROX specialty Coffee Shop\nBianca Tatar\, Vice-President\, Project Manager and Youth worker at DEIS\nNoemi Mena Montes\, PhD. Jounalist specialised in political communication\, migration and intercultural communication\nCzarecah Oropilla (Eya)\, PhD Research Fellow in the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences\, part of the KINDknowCentre\n\n20.00 – 21.30 Gender-sensitivity in political decision-making: Why do we need women in politics? What are the main barriers to women in politics? How can we encourage more women to  get involved in politics?  \n\nTeuta Vodo\, policy-maker\, researcher\, teacher and author\nHeather N. Staff\, policy advisor to members of UK parliament\, leadership trainer\nJulia Bicknell\, former BBC journalist\, reporter and executive director of World Watch Monitor\nJyl Hall\, PhD. City Councilwoman-Elect in Kettering\, Ohio\, Adjunct Professor at United Theological Seminary\nRaquel Hernandez Pena\, Gender Equality Expert and Project Manager of Women’s Network Equality in Decision Making (EDM).\n\nThe Forum is for everyone\, regardless of status\, where you are from\, or what experiences you carry with you. Despite our emphasis on “women”\, we absolutely need more men to be actively involved in our pursuit towards a more egalitarian\, fair and safe society. Sexual and gender-based violence is not a women’s issue. We believe that we are better together\, and that diversity breeds excellence.  \nRegister here now! \nThe event is open to all and free of charge. We welcome any optional donations on the day of the event\, to support WEF moving forward. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/women-empower-forum-2021/ LOCATION:ZOOM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20210602T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20210602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20210806T093255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T093255Z UID:749-1622660400-1622664000@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Trust in political leadership and democracy in times of crisis (2.0) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/trust-in-political-leadership-and-democracy-in-times-of-crisis-2-0/ LOCATION:ZOOM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20201204T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20201204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20201123T113854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T113854Z UID:619-1607076000-1607081400@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Women Empower Forum 2020 - CLUJ DESCRIPTION:The Women Empower Forum was first organised in Cluj in December 2019\, as a local initiative under the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. \nDue to the worsening Covid-19 situation\, the WEF 2020 Cluj\, which was originally intended as a full-day event at Platinia Conference Centre\, will now be organised online via Zoom\, in EN and RO. \nThe Forum brings together women from different backgrounds with the goal of sharing their successes and challenges and empowering the next generations of women in Romania to strive for their dreams. \nThis forum is part of the global 16 Day Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence. Aligning with the 16 Days global theme\, this year’s focus will be on amplifying the voices of women workers in the informal economy\, while continuing to call for the ratification of ILO Convention 190 and to end all forms of GBV in private and public spaces. \nThe webinar will include a plenary session\, featuring a selection of exceptional women from different professional fields and walks of life\, followed by smaller breakout groups by theme\, where the participants can engage with speakers and each other in a more intimate setting. \nWe welcome women and men of all ages and backgrounds to join us in this important conversation. \nPlenary speakers: \n\nMihaela Kovacs: Director at Fundatia Beraca in Sighisoara\, social worker and long-term advocate for the Roma community in Romania. In the last 5 years\, she has been working specifically with integration of Roma women in the job market.\nCarmen Asavoaie: Radiologist at Spitalul Clinic de Urgenţă pentru Copii Cluj-Napoca. She’s a mother and a local community church leader who is committed to working with integrity and dedication.\nElisabeta Blondel: Hypermarket Director at Carrefour for 15 years\, committed to enhancing diversity and social inclusion in the workplace. “It could take us out of our comfort zone but it helps us to grow”.\nGeorgiana Bighescu: Graduate student of the Animation and Puppet Theatre\, at Arts University in Targu Mures; a young leader in Special Olympics and the founder of H.O.P.E. – an NGO in Arad which focuses on helping children and young adults with and without intellectual disabilities\nProf. Roxana Vidican: Dean at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca.\n\nTo secure your (FREE) spot\, please register at this link: https://forms.gle/jGac8DMk3JBr3WxEA URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/women-empower-forum-2020-cluj/ LOCATION:ZOOM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20201125T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20201125T203000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20201123T104800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T104800Z UID:609-1606330800-1606336200@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Women Empower Forum 2020 - GLOBAL DESCRIPTION:The Women Empower Forum was first organised in December 2019\, in Cluj-Napoca\, as a local initiative\, aligned with the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. \nThis year\, we are offering the first ever Women Empower Forum GLOBAL edition\, which is set to take place on the 25th of November. The event will be organised online through Zoom and live-streamed on social media. It is open to women and men of all ages\, from all backgrounds and walks of life. \nThe WEF 2020 Global brings together exceptional women from different backgrounds and from across the world\, and offers a platform of sharing successes and challenges\, and empowering the next generations of women to overcome barriers and strive for their dreams. \nThis year\, our focus will be on amplifying the voices of women who have lived the life\, faced challenges and overcome (or simply survived) them. It is also part of a continual effort to call for the ratification of ILO Convention 190 and to end all forms of GBV in private and public spaces. \nAfter the presentations from our plenary speakers\, we invite our participants to join in an interactive Q&A session. \nPlenary speakers \n\nElizabeth Askren: One of the few female conductors in the world\, and Founder and Artistic Director of TOA – Transilvanian Opera Academy.\nEdlira Cepani: Lawyer and human rights activist from Albania\, who leads the women’s network “Equality in Decision Making”\, a network of women in politics.\nCatherine Lourdes Dy\, PhD: Academic-practitioner awarded a European Joint Doctorate from Rome and Brussels\, working in the field of migration and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)\nAnita Bakkenes: Mother of three\, proud grandmother\, and at the age of 51 still living her dream and participating in the BMX World Championship.\nNancy Ostrowski: 9/11 survivor and currently USAID Deputy Development Advisor/Pentagon\, long-term gender advocate. \n\nTo take part in this event\, please make sure to register here. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/women-empower-forum-2020-global/ LOCATION:ZOOM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20200619T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20200619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20200608T133641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T170918Z UID:484-1592596800-1592600400@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Vulnerability and the Power of Privilege DESCRIPTION:The Covid-19 pandemic affects us all\, whether we live in Sweden or South Africa\, whether we’re managing a big multinational corporation or working as a bartender in the local pub. The virus does not discriminate. However\, it does affect us differently depending on our existing circumstances. There are certain conditions that make some people more susceptible to getting seriously ill if infected. Meanwhile\, some are more dramatically affected than others when a lockdown is imposed. These factors lie mostly outside of a person’s control\, such as age\, ethnicity\, socio-economic status\, living conditions\, underlying health conditions\, country of residence\, employment\, and much more. \nHow differently is this crisis experienced for someone who has a safe and steady income\, vs. someone who is losing theirs? How differently is this pandemic experienced by someone who is considered in the “high-risk” group\, vs someone who is not? How differently does the lockdown impact the quality of life of someone with direct access to a garden\, vs someone living in a small apartment in the city with no access to outdoor spaces\, or for someone without a safe place to call home? How differently does the current situation affect working parents of young children\, vs professionals who are single or childless? In essence\, what has this pandemic taught us about privilege and power dynamics until now\, and how can we learn from it in order to better address these inequalities in the future? \nEach speaker represent uniquely different groups who are deeply affected by the crisis\, in different ways. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/vulnerability-and-the-power-of-privilege/ LOCATION:ZOOM CATEGORIES:webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://polylogos.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/poly-vulnerability-FB-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20200529T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bucharest:20200529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260601T224007 CREATED:20200604T053525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T055517Z UID:471-1590780600-1590786000@polylogos.eu SUMMARY:Trust in Political Leadership and Democracy in Times of Crisis DESCRIPTION:In order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic\, state leaders from Scandinavia to the Balkans and beyond have imposed significant and unprecedented restrictions on citizens’ rights and freedoms. \nWhile the virus does not discriminate\, the pandemic affects people differently depending on their existing living and health conditions\, access to health care\, information and network. Vulnerable groups are made more vulnerable\, as an ever increasing number of people are finding themselves unemployed or at risk of losing their income. Many politicians are taking this opportunity to mobilise support by placing blame on foreign powers or supranational institutions\, attacking minorities and vulnerable groups\, and positioning themselves as “war-time leaders” in order to generate sympathy and respect. \nFor some political leaders\, this approach seems to be paying off\, but what implications might it have for democracy and its legitimacy? What can policy makers do to actively address issues of concern to their citizens in an integral\, responsive and truthful way? How can politicians gain trust and respect among citizens\, without pointing fingers and shifting blame? What is the role of civil society\, academia and media in counter-acting the negative tendency of scapegoating and avoiding responsibility? And how can we as active citizens work together to foster trust\, solutions and resilience in our communities? \nThese are some of the questions that will be raised through facilitated discussion between a small group of experts and practitioners across Europe. The main aim of the webinar is to initiate a thought- provoking conversation\, and contribute with rational\, respectful and informative public debate in a time marked by fake- news\, conspiracy theories\, scapegoating and weakened democratic institutions. URL:https://polylogos.eu/event/trust-in-political-leadership-and-democracy-in-times-of-crisis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://polylogos.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Webinar-FB-event-cover-2_Trust-in-Political-Leadership-and-democracy-in-times-of-crisis_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR