The Arabic and Islamic Studies section at Ghent University invites you to its second academic event discussing the genocide in Gaza as well as the ongoing escalation of violence in Palestine and the wider region. The event will commence on 24 April 2024 with the screening of the documentary film Off Frame aka Revolution Until Victory (2016) by Palestinian filmmaker Mohanad Yaqubi. The film offers a critical exploration of themes such as resistance, agency and Palestinian self-representation in historical and contemporary contexts that remain deeply relevant today.
On 30 April, a panel discussion will take place, bringing together distinguished scholars from multiple disciplines with a range of expertise to discuss a number of key issues, including violiations of international law, violent and non-violent resistance, individual and collective agency and solidarity, and the prospects for a sustainable and just peace in the region.
Both parts of the event are open to all students, faculty members and anyone interested from the public. We look forward to on open, informed and thoughtful conversation.
Two-Part Event
- Screening of the documentary Off Frame aka Revolution Until Victory, followed by a Q&A session with Palestinian filmmaker Mohanad Yaqubi
Date: Wednesday, 24/04/2024
Time: 7pm – 9pmVenue: Auditorium G, Technicum, UGent - Panel discussion
Moderators: Islam Dayeh (UGent), Liza Franke (UGent)
Participants: Brigitte Herremans (UGent), Nahed Samour (Berlin), Joas Wagemakers (Utrecht), Himmat Zoubi (Berlin)
Date: Tuesday, 30/04/2024
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Auditorium G, Technicum, UGent