The Union of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean (UDUALC), together with the UNESCO Chair on Higher Education and Indigenous and Afro-descendant Peoples in Latin America at the National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTREF), and the ESIAL Network, invite you to participate in the event:

Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Studies Centers: Anti-Racism and Academic Quality. Lessons for Latin America

📅 23 June 2026

🕒 Times:

* 18:00 – Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay
* 17:00 – Chile, Venezuela, and Bolivia
* 16:00 – Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru
* 15:00 – Mexico and Central America

The dialogue will bring together distinguished Brazilian scholars and researchers who will share experiences and reflections on the role of the **Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Studies Centers (NEABI)** in promoting higher education that is culturally relevant, anti-racist, and of high quality.

Speakers

* Dr. Cristiane Sousa da Silva (NEAB/IFCE)
* Dr. Elisabete Figueroa dos Santos (NEAB/UNICAMP)
* Dr. Maria Helena Tomaz (NEAB/UDESC)
* Dr. Glaucia Vaz (NEABI/UFRGS)
* Dr. Kassandra da Silva Muniz (NEAB/UFRPE)

Commentary by:Daniel Mato (UNTREF / UNESCO Chair ESIAL / CONICET)

Moderator: Victoria Beiras (UNTREF / UNESCO Chair ESIAL)

Promoting inclusion, interculturality, and social justice is one of the strategic challenges facing higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this context, examining NEABI experiences offers valuable lessons for strengthening university policies aimed at recognizing ethnic and racial diversity, combating racism, and building more democratic, relevant, and socially responsible academic environments.

▶️ Live streaming via UDUALC TV on YouTube here.

No prior registration is required.