The Sixth World Conference on Remedies to Racial and Social Inequality will convene academic, policy, and community leaders from South Africa, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe to share their insights and experience battling inequality. We will formulate practical and innovative solutions to eliminating racial and social inequality.
Issues to be tackled:
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic, educational, medical and social disparities facing racial/ethnic minorities and people of color
- Structural poverty and access to health care, education, and employment
- Gender inequality
- Energy, the environment, and climate change
- Food and water insecurity
- Social isolation and digital oppression
- Democracy and racism
About the Organizers
The Sixth World Conference will be jointly hosted by the Roy Wilkins Center (Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota), and the Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape.
Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice
Building on the legacy of American civil rights leader Roy Wilkins, the Wilkins Center is dedicated to finding solutions to racial and ethnic inequality through an integrated model of research, dialogue, and community partnerships. Through its integrated model, the center guides and empowers policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and community leaders to develop and promote solutions to the problems of racism and racial and ethnic inequality locally, nationally, and globally.
Phone: +1 (612) 625-9821
Email: [email protected]
Web: hhh.umn.edu/centers/rwc
Economics & Management Sciences Faculty
Economics & Management Sciences (EMS) is the largest Faculty at the University of the Western Cape which is well-known for its role in the struggle against apartheid and its continued fight against oppression, discrimination and disadvantage in modern day South Africa. EMS continues to play its part by leveraging the academic project to bear influence on the social, economic, political and technological development of society through teaching, learning and critical scholarship. In this regard it focuses its effort on several niches including Citizenship and Democracy, Land, and Entrepreneurship.
Phone: +27 (021) 959 3163
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.uwc.ac.za/study/faculties-and-programmes/faculty-of-economic-and-management-sciences/overview
International Advisory Board
- Dr. Ryan Allen, University of Minnesota
- Rev. Alfred Babington-Johnson, Stairstep Foundation
- Dr. RaJade Berry-James, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Dr. Brandi Blessett, University of Minnesota
- Dr. Karen Brown, University of Minnesota
- Dr. Kyle Farmbry, Guilford College
- Dr. Monica Garcia-Perez, St. Cloud State University
- Dr. Susan Gooden, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Judge LaJune Thomas Lange, LaJune Thomas Lange International Leadership Institute
- Dr. Samuel Myers, University of Minnesota
- Dr. Nicole Norfles, Council for Opportunity in Education
- Dr. Shaun Pather, University of Western Cape
- Robyne Robinson, Entrepreneur and Journalist
- Dr. Gregory Ruiters, University of Western Cape
- Patricia Gomes Rufino Andrade, Federal Espirito Santo University
- Hon. Sharon Sayles Belton, Thomson Reuters
- Dr. Anesh Singh, University of Western Cape
- Dr. John Stanfield, II, Advanced Study of African Renaissance Policies Ideas
- Dr. Antonia Apolinario Wilcoxon, Equity Strategies, LLC
- Dr. Michelle Esau (ex-officio), University of Western Cape
Academic Steering Committee
- Dr. Greg Ruiters (chair), University of the Western Cape
- Rev. Dr. John Stanfield II, ASARPIversity
- Dr. Patrick Bond, University of Johannesburg
- Dr. Monieba Isaacs, University of the Western Cape
- Dr. Fundiswa Khaile, University of the Western Cape
- Zelda Holtsman, Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education
- Lindokuhle Mandyoli, University of the Western Cape,
- Dr. Samuel Myers, University of Minnesota
- Dr. Kyle Farmbry, Guilford College
- Dr. Monica García-Pérez, St. Cloud State University
- Dr. Patricia Gomes Rufino Andrade, Federal University of Espírito Santo
- Dr. Susan Gooden, Virginia Commonwealth University
Registration
Register for the Sixth World Conference on Remedies to Racial and Social Inequality.
Pricing information:
- Early Bird - $400.00
- Regular (May 1-August 1) - $575.00
- Late (after August 1) - $695.00
- Virtual - $80
Student rates:
- Early Bird - $200
- Regular (after May 1) - $280
Travel and Accommodations in Cape Town
Hotels
Conference participants joining us in person are free to book their favourite hotels. If you are unfamiliar with Cape Town, here are a few suggestions:
- Hotel Verde
Hotel Verde at Cape Town Airport is just 10 minutes from the UWC campus and offers a 100% offset carbon-neutral stay, modern and stylish guest rooms, versatile conference and events facilities and a natural, green setting just 400m from Cape Town International Airport. Having won multiple sustainability awards and retaining the title of Africa’s Greenest Hotel, Hotel Verde's design has sustainability at its core. Not only is the building sustainable, but green principles, processes and measures ensure all operations are eco-friendly and are continually assessed for improvement. - The Westin Cape Town
Memorable experiences await at The Westin Cape Town, a centrally located 5 star hotel. Enjoy exclusive rooms with unique views over the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain and the whole of Table Bay. The Westin offers 483 guest rooms and suites and the latest amenities for guests’ total comfort and rejuvenation. The Heavenly Beds ensure a sound slumber for a restorative and productive stay. It offers some of the largest and sophisticated hotel conference and banqueting facilities in the city, as well as a connection to the CTICC. The hotel’s personalized services make it effortless to provide a memorable experience for every guest. The culinary diversity will also delight with a selection of elegant restaurants and bars. - Protea Hotel Durbanville
Perched amongst the Durbanville Wine Route’s lush vineyards, this hotel is centrally located and ideal for business trips, groups or a relaxed leisure stay. Protea Hotel Cape Town Durbanville is surrounded by D’Aria Wine Estate’s award-winning vineyards on one of the Cape’s oldest farms. The hotel has all the essentials for a comfortable, efficient and non-fuss trip and a few extras that really add that special something to guests’ stays. Think winelands decor, unwinding at the vibey bar lounge, relaxing by the poolside or nestling up next to the fireplace. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style. A work and play hotel, the layout makes all facilities easily accessible while still providing privacy and silence when guests want to recharge after a busy day. Protea Hotel Cape Town Durbanville offers a complete business, group or leisure travel package at very affordable prices.
Travel Agencies
If you need assistance with booking travel or would like to organise a pre- or post-conference tour or cultural experience, please contact one of our preferred travel agents and tour service providers below:
- Haniel Travel
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 087 012 5663/ 011 783 9202
Cell: 076 303 1645
Website: https://www.hanieltravel.co.za/ - Izani Embassy Travel
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours Tel: 021 424 2706 / 021 424 1111
After hours Tel: 021 424 6611 / 0827048887 - XL Millenium Travel
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours Tel: 021 590 7900
After hours Tel: 0829720735