Don’t miss this engaging event with Nabil Barham, Palestinian Museum. Nabil will be joined by the talented Kanoun player Aziz Abushark!
Thursday, October 24 · 7 – 8:30pm GMT+1 on Zoom
Join Artists Against Genocide and Comhlámh for the third episode of the free webinar series Palestine 101, where you will hear directly from Palestinian artists, activists, and educators about their lived experiences and learn about Palestine’s rich culture. Together we will explore solidarity actions for a Free Palestine! We invite you to come along to listen, learn and amplify.
GUESTS
Nabil Barham, is the Research and Knowledge Programs Manager at the Palestinian Museum since 2019. He is a researcher, poet and writer, with research interests in conflict poetry, literature, and colonial and post-colonial cultural studies. He is Passionate about food sovereignty and indigenous methods of farming as a form of resistance.
In this event, Nabil will provide a presenation on ‘Gaza Remains the Story’, an exhibition curated by Nabil which sets out to showcase the reality of the Palestinian experience with a focus on the places and people of Gaza.
In this captivating presentation, Nabil will offer a unique look into Gaza’s rich history, vibrant cultural practices, and the enduring spirit of its people. Through powerful imagery and personal stories, we will witness the resilience of Gaza’s communities, shedding light on their aspirations, artistic expression, and the city’s colonial backdrop.
Described as a ‘call to action,’ this presentation is more than just an exploration of art and history—it’s an opportunity to educate, inspire, and stand in solidarity with Palestine. Whether you are passionate about art, human rights, or cultural heritage, this event is a must-attend for those seeking a deeper understanding of Gaza and the broader Palestinian experience.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from Nabil and gain a deep perspective on Gaza.
HOST
Farrah Koutteineh is a journalist and writer focused on intersectional activism including the Decolonise Palestine movement, indigenous people’s rights, anti-establishment movement, women’s rights and climate justice. Koutteineh is also the founder of KEY48 – a voluntary collective calling for the immediate right of return of over 7.4 million Palestinian refugees.
ORGANISERS
Artists Against Genocide is a Belfast-based artists collective coming together in support of Palestinian liberation. Our aims are to communicate and educate through words, art, and demonstration.
Comhlámh is the Irish Association of Development Workers and Volunteers, and a membership-based organisation, that has over 45 years’ experience of solidarity-based engagement that addresses the most pressing issues of our time. We support people and organisations to mobilise for global justice, including through values-based volunteering, humanitarian responses, and active citizenship. All of Comhlámh’s work is underpinned by a commitment to Global Citizenship Education (GCE), which deepens understanding of the structural causes of inequality, unsustainability, as well as the connections between local and global challenges. Overall, Comhlámh provides a unique and vital space to work in solidarity with others towards a shared goal of a world beyond injustice.
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