Seminar/Justice and Accountability in and for Palestine: How Israel’s Genocidal War in Gaza Affects Human Rights Politics in the Euro-Mediterranean Region”

EuroMed Rights and ARCI are pleased to invite you to the international seminar “Justice and Accountability in and for Palestine: How Israel’s Genocidal War in Gaza Affects Human Rights Politics in the Euro-Mediterranean Region”, organized as part of the SABIR Festival, and within the framework of EuroMed Rights’ 13th General Assembly.

This international seminar will take place on October 12, 2024, in Rome, and will bring together international experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss the profound impact of Israel’s war in Gaza on human rights movements and the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability in Palestine and beyond.

Moderetors: 

Wadih Al Asmar, President of EuroMed Rights

Raffaella Bolini, ARCI

Speakers:

• Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
• Hamdi Shaqqura, Deputy director for program affairs – Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
• Rafah Anabtawi, Social Feminist Activist/ Kayan Feminist Organisation
• Issam Younis,  General Director – Al Mezan Center for Human Rights
• Mazen Darwish, President – Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression
• Aarti Narsee, Senior policy and advocacy officer -European Civic Forum

Event Details:

• Date: October 12, 2024
• Time: 09:30 – 12:30 CET
• Location:  AULA MAGNA ROMA 3 Città dell’Altra Economia, Rome
• Online : https://playall-it.zoom.us/j/88591296992?pwd=8lMZNkcpfal0sFtQsPuQc3ssuiayPF.1
• Languages: Interpretation available in Italian, English, and French

This international seminar will explore how the Gaza conflict has influenced human rights politics in the Euro-Mediterranean region, mobilizing political movements and social action. The discussion will focus on the possibilities for advancing justice, accountability, and human rights in Palestine, and the broader geopolitical implications for the region.

We warmly welcome your attendance at this vital event. Please RSVP by 11^th of Oct by replying to this email or contacting ([email protected]).

We look forward to your participation and insights.