THE TIME IS NOW / Museums as agents of change hosted by the Museum for the United Nations – UN Live

Streamed live on Sep 25, 2020: LINK TO THE VIDEO

This UN75 Webinar features pioneering museum leaders from around the world in dialogue about how the cultural sector can confront the most pressing social and environmental issues facing humanity. As bearers of history and physical places of trust, museums are uniquely placed to transform the values that guide our actions. Facing unprecedented global threats, a positive and hopeful future depends on radical shifts in mindset and on action at massive scale.

So, at this crucial moment in time, how do we lead with action and optimism?

This dialogue is presented in partnership with the Open Mind Project as part of this week's historic 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Moderated by: Molly Fannon, CEO, Museum for the United Nations – UN Live

Panelists include:

Frances Morris, Director, Tate Modern

Elizabeth Silkes, Executive Director, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, Global

Bonita Bennett, former Director, District Six Museum, South Africa

Courtney Johnson, Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive, Te Papa, New Zealand

Andrés Roldán, Executive Director, Parque Explora, Colombia

George Okello Abungu, CEO, Okello Abungu Heritage Consultants, Kenya

SOURCE: MUSEUM FOR THE UNITED NATIONS - UN LIVE