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.
Programme and Speakers:
9.30-9.45
- Introduction by session chairs, Wadih Al Asmar, President for EuroMed Rights and Raffaella Bolini, Vice-President for Associazione Ricreativa e Culturale Italiana
9.45 -10.15
- Keynote by Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Keynote by Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
10.15 -10.30
- Q&A session
10.30-11.45
Perspectives on the impact from the Gaza on the human rights movement
Hamdi Shaqqura, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
- Civilian Suffering: Address the direct impact on civilians in Gaza, emphasizing the humanitarian catastrophe and violations of international humanitarian law.
- Legal Implications: Examine the potential genocidal components of the conflict, including on the legal complications on a domestic level such as personal status matters.
Enabtawy Rafaa, Kayan Feminist Organization
- Gender and War:Explore how war disproportionately affects women and marginalized groups, as well as the rise in gender-based violence
- Potential Impact on Gender Roles: Explain the potential shifts on gender roles during the war and after it. Possible comparison with the regional experience would be beneficial.
Issam Younis, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights
- Legal Challenges International Legal Institutions:Examine the role and
- limitations of the ICC and ICJ in addressing Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- Socio-economic devastation : discuss the impact caused by the war and the ongoing humanitarian crisis, including healthcare and displacement.
Mazen Darwish, Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression
- Media’s Role: Analyze the role of media in documenting human rights violations and advocating for accountability.
- Regional impact of the Gaza conflict with a particular focus on Syria and Lebanon: Explain the potential influence local political dynamics and increase the risk of further destabilization due to existing geopolitical alliances and humanitarian concerns.
Aarti Narsee, European Civic Forum
- Civil Society Mobilization:Discuss the global and European civil society
- responses to the Gaza war, highlighting advocacy and media campaigns.
- Right to Protest:Emphasize the significance of protecting pro-Palestinian protests, particularly in the context of bans in multiple EU countries.
11.45- 12.15
Q&A session
- Concluding remarks by Rasmus Alenius Boserup, EuroMed Rights for EuroMed Rights Executive Director and Fatima Shehadeh, Head of Middle East Department for EuroMed Rights
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 11th of Oct by replying to this email or contacting ([email protected]).
We look forward to your participation and insights.
