The University of the Aegean will host the 4th ERUA Science Café “Democracy & Human Rights: Protecting Freedom and Dignity in Everyday Life”, on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at 13:00 CET.
The 4th ERUA Science Café will offer a constructive space to discuss how democracy and human rights continue to play a vital role in shaping our societies. Contributing to the objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), the discussion will explore themes such as rule of law, participatory decision-making, fundamental freedoms, democratic governance, social inclusion, equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and social justice. By highlighting civic participation and community initiatives that promote inclusion, the open dialogue will focus on successful practices and collective responsibility, encouraging participants to reflect on how values that uphold human dignity can be strengthened in everyday life and contribute to more resilient and respectful communities.
Who Can Attend?
We welcome participants from across all ERUA regions to take part in the discussion.
ERUA & Associated partners
Local government representatives
Business and industry professionals
NGOs and civil society organizations
Researchers & students
Citizens interested in democracy & human rights
Speakers – Panelists:
Asst. Prof. Irene Angelina Giménez Hernández, Faculty of Law, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Laura Bannan-Fischer, Coordination Lead of the ViAPACS, Institute for Conflict Management, European University of Viadrina
Prof. dr. Algis Krupavičius, Institute of Management and Political Science, Mykolas Romeris University
Moderator: Dr. Nomeda Gudelienė, Advisor to Deputy Rector on Sustainable Development, Mykolas Romeris University
Registrations: Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link, by filling in the online form here.
What are the ERUA Science Cafés?
The Science Cafés are a springboard for meaningful discussions with a focus on sustainable campuses and resilient societies, exploring potential solutions for a more sustainable, inclusive, and promising future across five key areas; Migration, Exile and Refugees, Environmental Transition, Democracy & Human Rights, Inclusion & Gender Equality, Interculturality, Multilingualism & Arts and Edges
The events are organised within the framework of WP5: “Achieving Social Change in ERUA’s Local Communities and Regions – Interactive Engagement Events with Knowledge Communities”. By encouraging critical thinking and fostering intercultural dialogue, these online events aim to raise awareness and promote collaborative efforts towards a sustainable future. They also strive to bring about social change within campuses, neighbourhoods, communities, societies, and regions.
For more info and frequent updates, please visit the website: https://erua.aegean.gr/sciencecafe/.
