In a world increasingly confronted with geopolitical tensions, social divisions, and uncertainty, the concept of peace must remain more than an abstract ideal. Here in Luxembourg, the spirit of Schengen carries a particularly powerful meaning. The Schengen Agreement, signed in Luxembourg, became a symbol of openness, cooperation, and trust between nations. It reminds us that peace is built through dialogue, collaboration, and a shared commitment to understanding across borders.
Our guest speaker, Vicki Hansen, leads the Schengen Peace Foundation, founded in 2007 as a non-profit charity dedicated to promoting peace, tolerance, and understanding through multicultural dialogue. Since 2012, the Foundation has organised the Luxembourg Peace Prize, an annual ceremony that brings together peacemakers from around the world and honors activists, educators, leaders, and artists across categories such as peace activism, environmental peace, and peace journalism. The Foundation also maintains strong connections with the World Peace Forum. Under Hansen’s leadership, the Luxembourg Peace Prize has grown into an internationally recognised event.
We will have the great pleasure of welcoming Éric Lamhène, committed director-producer and director of Hors d’Haleine, a dramatic film about domestic violence that won the Filmpräiss 2025 for Best Scenario and Best Luxembourg Film.
At her side, Rae Lyn Lee, chief operator and producer with an international background, will enrich the exchanges of her sensitive gaze and her experience between cultures and cinematic creations.
Between behind the scenes of production, artistic choices and challenges of independent cinema, they will share with us their vision, their commitment against domestic violence and the stories behind the films.
🎥 A rare, inspiring and friendly encounter, not to be missed. ✨
Across Iran, a courageous population is rising against repression, systemic violence, and the silencing of fundamental freedoms. This nationwide uprising exposes not only the human cost of terror and censorship, but also the devastating economic and social consequences imposed on an entire nation.
Through her firsthand experience and human rights advocacy, Shabnam Sabzehi will shed light on:
State violence and systemic repression
Digital censorship and the “iron curtain” of information
Economic collapse and its impact on daily lifeThe courage and resilience of Iranian women and citizens
The courage and resilience of Iranian women and citizens
Shabnam Sabzehi, Iranian-American, is a Professional Communication and Transformation Strategist whose work focuses on shaping powerful narratives, guiding communities through change, and building communication frameworks that inspire action. With a background in strategic messaging, community engagement, and advocacy-driven storytelling, Shabnam helps individuals and organizations communicate with clarity, integrity, and impact.
Since September 2022, the murder of Mahsa Amini by the hands of the repressive regime in Iran, Shabnam has made it her personal mission to be the voice of Woman Life Freedom movement and all those fighting for their basic human rights- individuals who have been silenced by discrimination, gender-based violence , and state oppression. As an activist for women’s rights and human rights, her mission extends to raising awareness about the death penalty, torture, and systemic injustices affecting women and marginalized communities.
Committed to action beyond the stage, Shabnam has been working as a volunteer with numerous international and local non-for-profit organizations (e.g. ACAT Luxembourg, Douri, BeHuman, ASTI, RYSE, Passerell, Amnesty, CID an Fraen Gender, Amnesty) supporting human rights campaigns, providing communication strategy for grassroots initiatives, and contributing to international efforts that protect those at risk. Through these collaborations, she continues to champion dignity, freedom, and justice for all.
With a unique blend of professional strategy and activist vision, Shabnam stands at the intersection of communication, transformation, and human rights—using narrative power to challenge inequality and ignite social change.
This conference is an invitation to understand, reflect, and raise awareness.
“Women Composers, Women Musicians: The Forgotten History”
On February 10, Féminin Pluriel Montpellier Méditerranée will have the pleasure of welcoming Frédéric Isoletta, pianist, organist, and educator. A certified agrégé in musicology and certified in art history, he develops a form of musical mediation in which listening, dialogue, and enjoyment are an integral part of the experience.
He will present an illustrated lecture at the piano devoted to women composers—artists who, from the 19th century to the present day, wrote major works while evolving in a world where their place was not recognized.
Through musical excerpts and historical context, Frédéric will revisit these erased trajectories, the social and institutional constraints that weighed upon them, and the ways in which their work is now re-emerging within our musical heritage.
A moment to hear again what was silenced for too long, and to question the place of women in artistic creation.
