Sebastian Vagt
Short vita
Sebastian Vagt is the head of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom’s office in Morocco. He previously worked as European Affairs Manager in Brussels and coordinated the establishment of the security political expert hub as well as the foundation’s activities in the United Kingdom. He holds a diploma in state and social sciences and has a professional background as naval officer on mine hunting vessels, having participated in maritime NATO missions.
Contributions
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One small step for women's rights, one giant leap for Morocco
On the initiative of King Mohammed VI, the whole of Morocco is debating fundamental civil rights - a process that is a success regardless of the outcome. If it even leads to the abolition of child marriages, polygamy and unjust inheritance laws, this would send a signal to the entire MENA region.
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Big stage for social entrepreneurship
This year's edition of the "IBDA3 LAB" incubation programme ended with a festive closing ceremony. Thirteen budding entrepreneurs presented their business ideas to a large audience for the first time in Rabat.
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Art exhibition "Bayt Al Fenn" 2023
This year's edition of the Bayt Al Fenn art programme ended with two major vernissages in Rabat and Casablanca. Eleven artists had previously explored the question "Alyasch Aqalti?" (What do you remember?) during a multi-day residency. The result critically examines child education in Morocco, which is presented in all possible forms: painted, slammed, sprayed, animated, and installed.
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Morocco: incomprehensively incredible
Between the Atlas Mountains and the Atlantic, the cultures of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East are blended into a incomprehensibly diverse country. From the language to morality to transportation: Morocco is full of contradictions. The country is difficult for travelers to comprehend, but easy to photograph as it’s always unfathomably beautiful and a true paradise for Instagrammers.
