Africa Day

The Africa Day, organised by FMS and European think tank FEPS, has been the event that brings Africa to the Netherlands for over 25 years. For over 25 years, the Africa Day has been the event that brings Africa to the Netherlands. With some 1,000 visitors, speakers, volunteers and 40 partner organisations, it is the largest public event on Africa and international cooperation in the Netherlands. The day consists of workshops, lectures, talks, films, and music. With the event, we want to give African voices a stage and bring citizens, politicians and NGOs into conversation about a new cooperation between Africa and Europe based on equality.

For more information about the Africa Day, check out its website. For questions about Africa Day or opportunities for collaboration, you can also contact the Africa Day team directly at info@afrikadag.nl or via +31 70 5500 567.

Retrospective Africa Day 2024: Getting Rights Right

On Saturday 16 November 2024, Pakhuis de Zwijger was transformed into a vibrant meeting place for everyone passionate about Africa and development cooperation. Young and old, international and Dutch, experienced Africa Day visitors and new guests came together to talk and learn about human rights. The central theme of the day was: "How do we do justice to initiatives in African countries fighting for human rights and democracy?"

Read the full recap back here!

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