Conversations that Disrupt Division & Build Democracy

In partnership with Compass & Who Is Your Neighbour?

Democracy suffers when we avoid tough conversations. Join Compass and Who is Your Neighbour? (WiYN?) to explore how we can foster healthier democracies and build inclusive communities. We’ll discuss both big-picture strategies and individual actions to disrupt anti-migrant narratives, drawing on WiYN?'s experience in facilitating difficult conversations in South Yorkshire on race, immigration, and cultural change. You’ll leave with examples of how to have meaningful conversations that disrupt division and safeguard democracy.

WiYN? holds conversations. Every conversation is different and unique because it’s shaped by the people who join in. Sometimes the conversations are troubling because WiYN? welcome difficult subjects like race, immigration and culture. These conversations take place across South Yorkshire. WiYN invite people to speak about their experiences and listen to others do the same, with participants sharing how things are for them and how they are changing in the places where they live and work.

Compass is the pressure group for a good society, a world that is much more equal, sustainable and democratic. We build alliances of ideas, parties and movements to help make systemic change happen. Our strategic focus is to understand, build, support, and accelerate new forms of democratic practice and collaborative action that are taking place in civil society and the economy, and to link those with state reforms and policy.

Event Format & Information

• Doors open 5:30pm, start time 6pm
• 10mins - Introduction talk from the front of the room. People are expected to sit and listen.
• 30mins - moving between tables, breakout groups on different tables facilitated by staff
• 45mins - return to listening to the front of the room (Presentation and Q&A)
• End time 7:30pm

Accessibility 

The Circle is an accessible building with onsite disabled parking, induction loop, and lift access to all floors. 

There are three onsite disabled parking spaces. Please get in touch with the Circle team to book these in advance of your visit. Visitors with a hearing impairment can text their request for a parking space to 07957 810608 – please state your time of arrival and departure. 

View full accessibility information on AccessAble. 

• Seating: Unreserved seating is available at this event, but if you’d like us to reserve a seat for you or you have specific requirements eg. front row seat, end of aisle, please get in touch.
• Masks: FFP2 masks will be available for free.
• Audio: Microphones will be used at this event.
• Quiet space: A quiet space is not available at this event.

If you have any questions regarding accessibility for this event, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].