Nationalism is on the rise in many countries across Europe. This might pose a threat to humanist values because we believe that every person should be equal and should be treated with dignity and care, regardless of where they were born or who they are. In this atelier, we will examine which frustrations are at the root of this nationalist upsurge and formulate a humanist counter-narrative on how to deal with them.

Participants will look at the phenomenon from different angles, with the help of experts. The aim is to create a manifesto that will be presented at the Closing Event on 30 October.

Participation in all four sessions of the theme of your choice is obligatory. Apart from the meetings on Monday, we expect you to meet with other group members during the week to discuss matters further and do some preparation work on your own. You will have to spend approximately 6 to 8 hours per week in total.

This event is part of the European Humanist Youth Days. In the month of October 2021, young humanists (18-30 years) from all over Europe and the globe are invited to participate in interactive workshops, thought-provoking debates, inspiring lectures and fun networking events. For the full program, check out our website.