Contact Forum for Freedom of Religion and Belief

On Tuesday, May 20, the 12th meeting of the Danish Contact Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief will be held.

The theme of the meeting is the role of technology in the work with freedom of religion or belief, with a focus on both opportunities and limitations in a changing world. At the meeting, you will be introduced to experts who will focus on the intersection between technology and freedom of religion or belief. You will also be introduced to initiatives that use technology in work related to freedom of religion or belief at the international level. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session. Please note that parts of the presentations will be in English.

The meeting also aims to provide mutual inspiration for the work with freedom of religion or belief and plenty of opportunity for networking among participants.

Chief Legal Advisor Vibeke Pasternak Jørgensen will frame the day, as the Director for Development Policy, Elsebeth Søndergaard Krone, has unfortunately had to cancel due to an urgent trip.

Date: May 20, 2025, 14:00–16:00
Venue: Eigtveds Pakhus, Hall II, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Asiatisk Plads 2, 1448 Copenhagen K

Deadline for registration is Wednesday, May 14 at 12:00.
Register by sending an email to sleivs@um.dk with a copy to forbteamintdl@um.dk, including the following information:

• Subject line: Registration for meeting in the Danish Contact Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief, May 20, 2025
• Name(s) of participant(s)
• Organization (or state that you are participating in a private capacity)

Programme:

• 14:00–14:05: Welcome by Ambassador and Special Representative for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Nathalia Feinberg
• 14:05–14:25: Introduction to the day’s theme by Chief Legal Advisor, Vibeke Pasternak Jørgensen, including Q&A
• 14:25–14:45: Presentation by Ben Greenacre, Consultant Legal Adviser at OSCE, on the challenges of the digital aspect in human rights work
• 14:45–15:30: Presentation of concrete examples of international projects working with technology and freedom of religion or belief, including a short coffee break

15:30–16:00: Concluding discussion and wrap-up by Nathalia Feinberg