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Ready to Confront Racism? Join a Workshop on Being a Better Ally! 25 February 2025 15:30 - 18:00

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Do you want to gain skills to engage in difficult conversations and challenge racism? and want to contribute to a safer and more inclusive VU community? Join the workshop: Shifting Perspectives: Racial Privilege and Allyship!

At VU, we value inclusivity and diversity! However, conversations with our racial minority students have revealed that many still feel excluded or “different” before others even get to know them. Some have shared experiences of being subtly—or even directly—told where they do or don’t belong. These moments can affect their confidence, well-being, and access to opportunities. While these experiences may not always be visible to those who don’t face them, they are a daily reality for many, influenced by broader social and systemic factors.

This interactive workshop is a supportive space for VU students to reflect, learn, and grow together—because creating a more inclusive and safe campus is our shared responsibility! Through guided discussions and practical exercises, we’ll work together to build awareness, develop skills to address racism, and foster a stronger, more inclusive community at VU. 

What you’ll gain:

✅ Personal growth through self-reflection and deeper awareness of privilege
✅ Practical skills to engage in difficult conversations and challenge racism
✅ A sense of solidarity by learning and reflecting as a group
✅ A stronger ability to contribute to a safer, more inclusive VU community

Many of your peers are already engaging in these conversations—join them and explore what allyship means to you and how you can make a positive difference within your university community!

📢 Certificate upon completion + free snacks and drinks!

Date & Time: 

  • 1st day: 25 February: 15.30 - 18.00 incl small break with snacks
  • 2nd day: 3 March: 15.30 - 20.00 incl half hour/45 min break for pizza (dinner)

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Programme

📅 Date & Time: 

  • 1st day: 25 February: 15.30 - 18.00 incl small break with snacks
  • 2nd day: 3 March: 15.30 - 20.00 incl half hour/45 min break for pizza (dinner)

📍 Location: NU-5A27 (NU Building) both days

About Ready to Confront Racism? Join a Workshop on Being a Better Ally!

Starting date

  • 25 February 2025

Time

  • 15:30 - 18:00

Location

  • New University building
  • NU 05A27

Address

  • De Boelelaan 1111
  • 1081 HV Amsterdam

Language

  • English

Contact

Do you have a question about student wellbeing? Send us an email!

Do you need a listening ear from a fellow student?

Drop by the Student Wellbeing Point! Find us in HG next to the student desk from mo-fr from 10-16! Or send an email to studentwellbeingpoint@vu.nl

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