Welcome to ”Why Memory Matters in Palestine and Beyond”

Welcome to our new series, "Why Memory Matters in Palestine and Beyond."

Well over a year has passed since the attacks of October 7, 2023 and the subsequent atrocities committed against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The horrific nature of the violence is evident in numerous reports and statements, including those issued by the International Court of Justice, the United Nations and Amnesty International, among many others. The situation could not be more urgent, particularly in Gaza where 90% of the population has been displaced, tens of thousands have been killed or injured – the majority of whom are women and children – and global food security experts are warning of a man-made famine. Immediate action is clearly needed to stop this catastrophic onslaught. 

We'll learn more about the impetus for this series and the accompanying webinar from Senior Program Manager, Justine Di Mayo.

Our hope is that these conversations help us all build a better understanding of what has led to the situation in Palestine today, encourage critical thinking, and inspire action towards building more peaceful societies everywhere.

 

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