29th, 30th, 31st of May 2024 - Geneva, Switzerland
CONFIRMED PARTECIPANTS
Here's the corrected arrangement of the list:
1. Action contre la Faim - Hélène QUEAU
2. Action contre la Faim - Pauline VERRIERE
3. Action contre la Faim - Vigdis GOSSET
4. Agronomes & Veterinaires sans Frontières - Carline MAINENTI
5. andhuman.co - Ala HO
6. True Foods & Ancient Seeds - Thomas MARSCH
7. Caisse alimentaire in Montpellier - Pauline SCHERER
8. CCFD-Terre Solidaire - Lorine AZOUAI
9. CCFD-Terre Solidaire - Pascal ERARD
10. Confédération paysanne - Geneviève SAVIGNY
11. CSIPM - Hala BARAKAT
12. Democratic Odyssey - Kalipso NICOLAIDIS
13. ECI campaing - Director - Carsten BERG
14. Eco Ruralis - Ramona DUMINICIOU
15. European Coordination Let's Liberate Diversity! - Gabriele MANEO
16. European Coordination Let's Liberate Diversity! - Matthias LORIMER
17. European Institute for Animal Law and Policy - Olga KIKOU
18. EU Food Policy Coalition - Jean-Marc LOUVIN
19. FAO - Claire MASON
20. FIAN - Sybille DIRREN
21. FIAN BE - Tomaso FERRANDO
22. FIAN Europe - Almudena GARCIA I SASTRE
23. FIAN international - Ana Maria SUAREZ FRANCO
24. Foodwatch - Karine JACQUEMART
25. Geneva Graduate Institute - Joanna MARTIGNONI
26. German Institute For Human Rights - Michael WINDFUR
27. German Institute For Human Rights - Sarah BRAND
28. IHEID - Christophe GOLAY
29. IHEID - Larissa Araujo
30. ICRC - Hani ALKHATIB
31. idlo - Inmaculada del Pino ALVAREZ
32. MSF - Brian Willett
33. OHCHR - Chafik Ben ROUIN
34. Parliamentary Liverpool - Ian BYRNE
35. RIPESS - Sandra MORENO
36. Salvia Foundation - Eva CSERGO
37. Secours Catholique - Marie DRIQUE
38. startsocial - Esther BERNSN
39. The ECI Campaign - THOMAS HIEBER
40. UCL - Andrew PERCY
41. UCSB - Hilal ELVER
42. UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food - Michael FAKHRI
43. Universidad de Sevilla - Miguel Angel Martin LOPEZ
44. University of Barcelona - Hector SILVEIRA
45. University of Geneva - Yann CERF
46. University of Grenoble Alpes - Fabien GIRARD
47. University of Pau - Fabrice RIEM
48. University of Pau - Pierre-Etienne BOUILLOT
49. University of Strasbourg - Elisabeth LAMBERT
50. University of Tours - Magali RAMEL
51. University of Valladolid - Guadalupe RAMOS
52. Universita degli studi Milano Bicocca - Emma Sofia LUNGHI
53. Universita degli studi Milano Bicocca - Maria GALBUSERA
54. via Campesina - Pierre MAISON
55. Vital Strategies - Jenny PENA
56. WHO - Ana Gerlin HERNANDEZ BONILLA
57. Yomira studio - HAMOUDI SHUBBER
58. ZIMAG - Drazen SIMLESA
59. Fondazione Pistoletto - Saverio TERUZZI
SECOND DEMOPRATIC FORUM 2024
In April 2023, the inaugural Demopratic Forum in Geneva convened global leaders, activists, and organizations to address the critical issues surrounding the right to food and food sovereignty. This groundbreaking event resulted in the formulation of the Geneva Right to Food Manifesto, earning widespread support from influential bodies such as the FAO, IFAD, and WHO, as well as endorsements from the UN Special Rapporteurs on the Right to Food and the current Chairperson of the Committee for World Food Security.
In 2024, building on the success of the first Demopratic Forum of Geneva, our vision is set to unfold as we host the second Forum with a targeted mission: uniting stakeholders for a European Citizen Initiative (ECI) focused on crafting a comprehensive right to food law. This initiative empowers European citizens to directly participate in the legislative process, proposing new laws that aim to enshrine the right to food across the continent.
Backed by international organizations and esteemed individuals, our forum will be a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and decisive action. By bringing together voices from various corners of Europe, we aim to forge a collective path towards legislative change, making the right to food a tangible reality for all.
This effort builds on the legacy of the first European Citizen's Initiative (ECI) on the right to water in 2013. In May 2024, Mater Fondazione, the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, and other key partners will convene a three-day Forum to elaborate an ECI on the right to food. This builds on the Geneva Right to Food Manifesto adopted in March 2023, translated into 14 languages, and the collective work of European right to food experts analyzing the added value for a just transition towards sustainable food systems in Europe.
The discussion in May 2024 will benefit from the experience of The ECI Campaign, the originator of the ECI, and the insights of initiators of other ECIs, including the right to water and the need to end the cage age.
Uniting for the Right to Food in Europe
In the face of global challenges, the right to food stands as a fundamental human right, and in Europe, we are committed to transforming this principle into a tangible reality. Welcome to our forum, a collective endeavor to establish a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) for the right to food. Our mission is clear: to create a robust framework that safeguards and enhances access to nutritious food for every European citizen.
Scope of the Forum
Our forum is a convergence of minds, bringing together diverse expertise to address the multifaceted aspects of ensuring food security. The working groups within this initiative span the legal, advocacy, marketing, fundraising, operational, and ecosystem realms. Each group plays a crucial role in crafting a comprehensive strategy that not only leads to the registration of the ECI but also propels a dynamic campaign and oversees progress throughout the entire process and beyond.
A Resounding Call for Change
The tangible outcome of our collective efforts is threefold:
Registration of the ECI
Our legal and operational teams will navigate the intricate legal landscape to ensure the successful registration of the ECI.
Bureaucratic hurdles will be surmounted, allowing us to lay the foundation for a Europe-wide movement for the right to food.
Launch of a Dynamic Campaign
The campaigning group, with its diverse strategies including marketing, testimonials from influential figures, and a robust online presence, will spearhead an impactful launch.
Through engaging storytelling and persuasive advocacy, our campaign will resonate with citizens across Europe, compelling them to join the cause.
Progress Monitoring and Beyond
As we collect signatures, our operational team will coordinate efforts, utilizing the expertise of NGOs and leveraging alliances at supranational, European, national, and local levels.
Post-registration, our ecosystem approach ensures sustainability, with alliances strengthening and decentralizing the movement, ensuring longevity beyond the initial stages.
This forum marks the beginning of a transformative journey: one that empowers citizens, challenges the status quo, and endeavors to embed the right to food in the heart of European policies. Together, let's make a resounding statement that echoes from the supranational to the local, advocating for a Europe where no one goes hungry, and every citizen enjoys their inherent right to food security.
