Friday, 15 November 2024

[Unicum] Event recommendation- Kossuth House - November 21


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Please Note: This event is organized by the Hungarian Human Rights Foundation (HHRF). We're excited to share this special opportunity with you!
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - Transcarpathia at the Crossroads: Navigating Hungarian identity in  shifting Landscape 

Learn about Transcarpathia and its geographical significance. Join us for an evening of discovery as we delve into the daily life, challenges, and resilience of this remarkable region. Lóránt Vincze, Member of European Parliament and President of FUEN will provide insights into Ukraine's EU accession processes, while Vivien Bence, a Fellow of the Hungarian Human Rights Foundation will share her personal experiences and insights, offering an authentic look at a region deeply affected by war and turmoil. Her stories will provide a rare, firsthand glimpse into the daily lives of people striving to maintain hope and unity amid hardship.

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 21
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Kossuth House
🏠 Address: 2001 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
💬 Language: The presentation will be conducted in Hungarian

Following the presentation, there will be an interactive discussion, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue about the region, its history, and its people.

We warmly invite you to be part of this evening of storytelling and exploration. Whether you are familiar with Transcarpathia or learning about it for the first time, this event promises a deeper understanding of a region at the heart of current global challenges.

We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable evening of connection and learning.

SPEAKERS
LÓRÁNT VINCZE
Member of European Parliament
President of FUEN

Loránt Vincze has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2019, representing the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) within the European People's Party Group. He serves as Vice Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, co-Chair of the Intergroup on Traditional Minorities, and is an active member of several committees and delegations, including those focused on civil liberties, justice, petitions, and inter-parliamentary relations with the U.S., U.K., and India. Since 2016, Vincze has also led the Federal Union of European Nationalities (FUEN), Europe's largest umbrella organization for minorities, coordinating initiatives like the Minority SafePack, which secured over one million signatures.

VIVIEN BENCE
Fellow - Hungarian Human Rights Foundation
Vivien is a HHRF Fellow in Washington, DC. She is from Sub-Carpathia, Ukraine and earned a Master's degree in International Communication from Uzhorod/Ungvár National University in 2019. For several years, she worked with local organizations in Sub-Carpathia that support the ethnic Hungarian community.
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