Between fear and empathy: How do we speak about refugees today?

Join us in Warsaw for an open panel discussion on refugees, migration, media narratives, integration, fake news, online hate, and community dialogue.

Stories. Fear. Belonging. Solidarity.

A conversation beyond stereotypes.

Together, we will explore how societies speak about refugees today — and how we can build more empathy, understanding, and social connection. 🤝

🎤 Featured Speakers:

🔹 Dr Marta Pachocka, SGH, CMR UW

Migration researcher connected with the Centre of Migration Research at the University of Warsaw and SGH

🔹Dr. Anna Tatar

Representative of the “NEVER AGAIN” Association

🔹 Aneta Szarfenberg

Researcher and practitioner working on social issues and community dialogue

🔹 Dr. Dominika Bulska, SWPS University

Psychologist and Political Scientist

🔹 Dr Dominik Wach, Jagiellonian University Medical College

Political scientist specializing in migration, integration, and refugee support

✨ Why join?

✅ Meaningful discussion beyond stereotypes

✅ Academic and social perspectives on migration

✅ Space for dialogue, reflection, and solidarity

✅ Opportunity to meet researchers, activists, and community members

📅 13.06.2026

🕛 12:00 – 16:00

📍 Jagiellońska 54, 03-469 Warsaw / Multicultural Centre in Warsaw

🗣️ Event language: English

🎟️ Free Entrance

🍽️ Open Buffet

📝 Registration: https://forms.gle/GkLY5Fiorz4jtLzB9

We would be happy to welcome you!