 | Anna Barnouw is the programme officer at Felix Meritis, European centre for arts culture and science where she organises debates about topics such as the state of law, active citizenship and civil society, the economy, the arts, culture, philosophy, corporate social responsibility and (international) politics. Like Felix Meritis, Anna feels strongly about the need for ongoing cultural diversity and understanding as an engine of progress and social cohesion. Anna holds a Masters in Political Science with a specialisation in International Relations and is based in Amsterdam. |
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