EQUAL Day 2019

We look forward to welcome you from 12:30 onwards for the second edition of EQUAL Day focused on disobedience. If you haven’t registered online yet, don’t panic ... you can register at the entrance when you arrive.

We shall start the day with some important concepts: basic principles, techniques used, historical and political context, links with the notion of rule of law, violent or peaceful, individual or collective civil disobedience, etc. With Thomas Deridder, Manuela Cadelli, Alain Eraly, Olivier Stein, Amaury Ghijselings and Stéphanie Demblon.

Let’s be aware! QUINOA offers 2 simultaneous workshops on alter-globalisation, citizen mobilisations and direct non-violent action. Go to either of the two studios, it doesn’t matter which, as the activities will be the same. With Hélène Baquet and Pauline Forges.

For some, disobedience is a regular practice. Others experience it through the involvement of someone close to them, or an acquaintance. Still others observe it from a distance, are interested in it or want to practise it. Meet with Greenpeace, Brussels Airlines Stop Deportations, Extinction Rebellion, Groupe Anathème, Action non violente COP 21, Maison Blanche LLN, Flashmob Fiscal Justice and Génération Climat.

Is disobedience a fundamental right? Let’s explore law and disobedience together ... We offer two co-construction workshops: one to draft a legislative text to enshrine the right to disobedience, the other to draft a manifesto arguing that enshrining the right to disobedience is inappropriate and/or dangerous. Take your pick! Participate!

Throughout the entire EQUAL DAY, a graphic report will be exhibited live on panels visible on the ground floor. With Jude Ith and Carolina Levicek. A video report will also be made by the Jumpcut teams.

So, what have we achieved during this day spent together? Was it useful and interesting to question law and disobedience? What shall we do with the results? How to continue exchanging and reflecting on this theme. Also, don’t leave your seat for the next session ...

By welcoming refugees, the inhabitants of the Roya Valley in the Alpes-Maritimes broke the law. The documentary "The Valley" chronicles their resistance to the brutality of a policy that is limited to the expulsion of these migrants. “Volunteers from the Roya Citoyenne association became aware of the irregularities committed by the representatives of the state”.

A homemade, healthy and sustainable meal will be provided by POP-POT. Brass band from Charleroi, Mononk’s Band, will guarantee a lively atmosphere that will get you moving and maybe more ... For a great end to the day!