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The United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
09 June 2025, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
– a community conversation between three eminent scholars intimately involved with the work of the Permanent Forum.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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The UCL Sarah Parker Remond Centre for the Study of Racism and Racialisation – The Sarah Parker Remond Centre
Location
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LG11 Lecture RoomBentham HouseEndsleigh GardensLondonWC1H 0EG
We are grateful to have an opportunity to hear from:
Professor Olivette Otele
Dr Michael McEachrane
Dr William Ackah
Please do attend to hear more about the role of the forum and to contribute to its important work.
The mission of the forum is to:
To contribute to the full political, economic and social inclusion of people of African descent in the societies in which they live as equal citizens without discrimination of any kind and contribute to ensuring equal enjoyment of all human rights.
Further details about the forum and its work can be seen here: https://www.ohchr.org/en/permanent-forum-people-african-descent
Organised by The UCL Sarah Parker Remond Centre for the Study of Racism and Racialisation
About the Speakers
Professor Olivette Otele
Distinguished Research Professor of the Legacies and Memory of Slavery at SOAS, University of London
More about Professor Olivette OteleDr Michael McEachrane
Member and Rapporteur of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
More about Dr Michael McEachraneDr William Ackah
Reader in Social Sciences and African Diaspora Studies, Senior Lecturer in Black and Community Geographies, School of Social Sciences
More about Dr William Ackah