Meet the Activist

In the Meet the Activist programme the eight activists from the eight selected Activist films are introduced. A short clip about each activist is shown followed by a conversation with moderator Marieke Eyskoot about their work, what keeps them motivated and what the international community can do for their case. After the plenary programme there are speed dates with the activists for selected invitees.

Activist Lens is one of the main programmes of the Movies that Matter Festival and is entirely devoted to (films about) human rights defenders. The program presents eight documentaries about activists, all of whom are guests at the festival for Q&As and meetings. In addition, a personal impact and network program is organized for each of them with meetings with NGOs, media and organizations in the Netherlands that are relevant to them, including Amnesty International and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On Friday 21 March, we invite NGO’s and other professionals to come and meet the activists from the documentaries in our Activist Lens programme. In Meet the Activist, these human rights advocates will be introduced and in conversation with moderator Marieke Eyskoot tell more about the work they do, how they stay motivated for their activism and what the biggest challenges are. The afternoon will be opened by Wim Geerts, the Dutch Human Rights Ambassador. 

This event is by invitation only.