Trailer Episode 5

Coming soon - Episode 5 of Why Memory Matters in Palestine and Beyond. 

We will be joined by Sahera Bleibleh,  an associate professor at the Architectural Engineering Department, College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University to discuss  the rich cultural heritage of Gaza and Palestine and how it is transmitted both in Palestine and in diaspora communities. She will also examine how the attacks on Palestinian heritage and memory is a significant part of Israel's strategy and is causing irreparable loss.

 

Why Memory Matters in Palestine and Beyond is a production of the Global Initiative for Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation, which is a flagship program of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.

About the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience

 

The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) is a global network of historic sites and museums that empowers communities to share stories of past traumas to prevent conflicts and human rights abuses today. Through capacity building, networking opportunities and grants, ICSC equips its members – known as Sites of Conscience – to be champions of memory, truth and justice by providing their communities with transformative experiences that help them to counter false narratives, embrace more inclusive histories and advocate for just, equitable systems today. For more information, visit: www.sitesofconscience.org.

 

It was edited by Katie Marquette at MediaMarq. Learn more at www.sitesofconscience.org