On November 8th 2023 the
Universal Peace Federation (UPF) supported by the Brazilian embassy in Vienna
in cooperation with BRAZGLOBAL, ABRASA CASA DO BRASIL Austria, UNCAV, the Coalition of FBOs and the Women’s Federation for World
Peace organized a conference on the theme “Interdependence,
Mutual Prosperity, Shared Values - Europe-Brazil dialogue” in the Vienna International Center
(UN-Vienna). It was organized in connection to an International Business Network
Event, a two days event on Industry 4.0, Renewable Energy and Green and Blue
Hydrogen Energy between Brazil and European Stakeholders, promoted by the
Brazilian Global Business Network, which is powered by Larkalis Organization, based in Vienna.
The Morning Session titled “How can technology help with
Women’s Economic Empowerment on both sides of the Atlantic?” was a discussion about training and mentoring programs for women and
the development of technological solutions that promote inclusion and diversity.
In
his welcome remarks Mr. Peter Haider, President, Universal Peace Federation
Austria mentioned that already in July 2013 UPF in cooperation with ABRASA
organized an event in the UN in Vienna under the title “Culture and Creative
Economy as basic elements for Sustainability“, which was not just a conference
but a celebration of different cultural aspects like music, dance and paintings
showing traditional Brazilian ways of life. He also spoke about his impressions
living in the late 1990s in “Brazil, a Land of the Future”, which is the title
of a book by the famous Austrian writer Stefan Zweig that was recommended to
him upon his arrival in Sao Paulo by a Japanese as the best book on Brazil.
H.E.
Nelson Antonio Tabajara de Oliveira, the Brazilian
Ambassador to Austria, welcomed the conference as a great opportunity to
exchange ideas on our shared future, in which women empowerment, technological
innovation and sustainable development move forward hand in hand addressing
fundamental issues like the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda, the advancement of
renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies, forging new partnerships and
reinforcing a shared vision for a future that honors
interdependence and shared values.
Ms. Queila Rosa, President, ABRASA Casa do Brasil Austria works since
20 years to strengthen relationships between Brazil and Austria especially
through culture. She invited Mr. Anderson Silva, a dancer and choreograph, who introduced
to the audience an aspect of Brazilian culture by playing the Berimbau. “Culture
is important for sustainable tourism and social and economic development. We
need to provide health assistance for countries with inequality through
telemedicine or robotic medicine. We should not only care about economic needs but
also respect the social needs of people. Society 5.0 is capitalism in a humanized
way, were people have life quality. Education is the fundamental base to include
all people and give them opportunities. When women are involved there is a
tendency to create a management in a more inclusive and affective way.”
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Ms. Benedita da Silva, member of the
Brazilian Parliament and a former governor of Rio de Janeiro, stressed the
leadership role of women as educators, entrepreneurs, artists, producers,
business women and in the family as all these roles are important for the future
of the youth. She expressed her concern to protect the rights of women, in
order that they do not suffer violence, working on the prevention of femicide
and other policies and supporting children who were victims of violence. She
also spoke of her governments concern for the needs and challenges of Brazilians
living abroad like immigrants living in Austria, where ABRASA plays an important
role to take care of them. She expressed her gratitude to be part of the
conference representing a huge part of the society, women especially black
women.
Ms. Elaine Antunes de Jesus, trained in
Brazil as a teacher of Classical Greek, literature and writing as well as event
manager, now works at the Rioca Hotel
Vienna, where she designs and creates projects. In her understanding the possibility
of leading projects or setting up companies must have the primary condition of improving
the quality of life of the people involved. She found that care and affection
in Rioca, a hotel that aims to offer the Brazilian
experience especially from Rio to guests from all over the world. The German
founder of the hotel group found that affection and hospitality are Brazilian characteristics
as well spontaneity - uncommon in Europe. He wants everyone, staff and guests alike,
to feel integrated in an inclusive environment, because we are a family. “In Rioca you live like in Rio. The future
lies in diversity, hugs, smiles, sympathy and afternoon cake with hot coffee.
The future lies in technology used for exchanging impressions, affection,
empathy, a mother’s love and making women’s actions visible”.
Ms. Maria Tereza Umbelino, CEO & Founder of Brasil Mata
Viva Global
ecosystem and the daughter
of a family with 12 children from the Amazon countryside area, spoke about her
project made up of a group of farmers and scientists that had to learn new methods
dealing with biodiversity and sustainable farming. They are 300 families who are
dedicated to preserve the environment and at the same time produce food for the
people. In their manifest we read: “We
live off the land, natural resources. We live from ‘Mother Nature’, from
biodiversity: bio is life, diversity is variety. Biodiversity is variety of
life. We take care of biodiversity, allowing life to be resilient and valuing
it. And valuing the work of those who protect biodiversity means ensuring
better conditions for everyone. Our business is about biodiversity. Be part of this new era, where sustainability and
remuneration go hand in hand.”
Ms. Luciana Maria Santos de Souza,
Director of the Instituto Rio Itariri (IRI), spoke about the activities of her institute. It was
founded in 2013 with the aim of providing education and awareness to society as
a whole. IRI is considered a keeper of wild animals and a reference in the treatment
of abandoned or abused animals. The animals come through CETAS (Wildlife Screening
Center) and are animals that have often suffered abuse or have been raised in
captivity and can no longer live freely. However, here they are very well cared
for and loved by all who collaborate and visit. They have a team of highly qualified
professionals to take care of the animals and provide the necessary infrastructure,
welcoming all those interested in getting to know their work. They take care of
over 30 species, including reptiles, mammals and birds.
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Mr. Luis Malheiros Larkalis, CEO of Larkalis Organization in Vienna, gave the keynote address. Other speakers were Ms. Benedita da Silva, Member of the Brazilian Parliament and a former governor of Rio de Janeiro, Prof. Dr. Elmar Kuhn, President of the Coalition of FBOs in Central Europe, Mr. Paulo Guimarães, special advisor to the Governor of Bahia in Brazil by video message and Mr. Jacques Marion from France, Co-Chair of the Universal Peace Federation in Europe.
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Speakers included Mr. Fernando Fritz, Chief Operating Officer at Invest Sao Paulo Europe, Mr. Rogerio Luis Hauschild, Managing Director of Larkalis Organization in Vienna, Mr. Arnold Prentl, an Austrian business consultant and Dr. Michael Balcomb, Senior Advisor of the Universal Peace Federation in Europe.
Further information: Peter Haider +43 650 2588846
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