Living Together in Diverse Societies – the Council of Europe's vision

Venice International University, Island of San Servolo, Venice

Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni, Director General of Programmes, Council of Europe

Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni is Director General of Programmes of the Council of Europe since 2011, following a long and prestigious career in the Organization. In 2001 she is the first woman to be appointed Director General. During her tenure as Coordinator for Intercultural Dialogue the Council of Europe adopts, in 2008, the "White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue", an authoritative document on cultural diversity, democratic citizenship and the integration of minorities in Europe. Since 2006 she is coordinator of the "Speak Out Against Discrimination" campaign which aims to combat discrimination and encourage intercultural dialogue in Europe through the media industry.

Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni's biography (Italian version)

The event will be in English and is open to the public. A reception will follow.