Dignified Storytelling Forum — A platform to unite voices

DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai will host its flagship Dignified Storytelling Forum — Human Rights Day — bringing together storytellers, communication experts, and the humanitarian community under the theme: ‘A story can change the world.’

Dignified Storytelling, a one-day forum held in collaboration with Dubai Cares and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC), marks a key milestone in the journey to place human dignity at the heart of storytelling. Part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s rich calendar of specialist programming, it will take place at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Since its launch in May 2021, Dignified Storytelling has served as a powerful platform that unites the voices of content makers, editors, journalists, photographers, filmmakers, storytellers, and contributors, equipping them with the awareness and hands-on knowledge that will enable them to capture moments and tell stories without compromising human dignity.

This global network of individuals and organisations is actively advocating for a global commitment towards the Dignified Storytelling Principles and storytelling practices characterised by deep respect, full transparency, and social responsibility. These principles have been agreed upon by a diverse group of stakeholders from UN agencies, INGOs, local NGOs, and civil society through a consultative process.

The forum aims to collectively agree on a way forward invalidating, adopting, and integrating these Dignified Storytelling Principles.

The plenary session includes key speakers such as:

• Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai
• Dr Tariq Al Gurg, Commissioner General for the Dubai Cares Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares
• Maher Nasser, Commissioner-General of the UN at Expo 2020 Dubai and the Director of Outreach Division in the UN Department of Global Communications
• Dr Rebecca Swift, Senior Director and Global Head of Creative Insights, Getty Images
• Joung-Ah Ghedini-Williams, Head of Global Communications at UNHCR
• Nassib Boueri, CEO, Wunderman Thompson MENA

The agenda also includes workshops, talks, and discussions that will take place before the main programme, covering topics such as ‘Role of Media in Advancing Dignified Storytelling for a Better World’ and ‘Promoting Youth-led Storytelling for Social Change’.

Please register via DignifiedStorytelling.com/Dignified-Storytelling-Forum

Source: Expo 2020 Website