[Final call] Just Peace Open Day 2024: ‘Voices from Gaza’ exhibition programme out now
Published 17 September 2024
My Cat is Scared - An artwork by Salma Khalifa at The HOPE Foundation Academy | "I couldn’t get my clothes bag out."
This Sunday 22 September 2024, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut, in collaboration with the HOPE Foundation, will open its doors to the public for a powerful exhibition titled 'Voices from Gaza'. This captivating installation aims to bring attention to the experiences of children and young adults living in conflict zones.
'Voices from Gaza' showcases artwork created by young Palestinians, alongside performances by breakdancers, actors, writers and spoken word poets, and short presentations by international law experts. The exhibition doesn't just highlight artistic expression, it also aims to foster understanding of the children's resilience, hopes, and the harsh realities of growing up amidst conflict.
The public event, which is suitable for all ages, takes place during the Just Peace Open Day in The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice, and coincides with the 125th anniversary of the First Hague Peace Conference.
The Asser Institute building will be turned into one big installation, designed by interior architect KC Bodegom. It will come alive while serving as a backdrop for conversations with legal experts, artists, and with advocates working in the Gaza Strip within conflict-afflicted communities. In a space for learning and conversations, visitors will have the opportunity to engage with the artworks, the performances, and the practitioners.
Please join us in marking 125 years of peace and justice in The Hague, while inspiring hope for a brighter future. 'Voices from Gaza' promises to be a moving experience for all.
The programme features:
Artists
- Fatena Al-Ghorra, Palestinian poet, journalist and translator
- Ingrid Rollema, artist and co-founder of HOPE foundation
- Dario Goldbach, author and radio columnist
Performances
- William Sutton, actor
- Heavy Hitters Breakdancers
Researchers
- Christophe Paulussen, acting academic director T.M.C. Asser Instituut
- Kasper Vrolijk, managing director T.M.C. Asser Instituut
- James Patrick Sexton: ‘International Law: From Gaza to The Hague’
- Niki Siampakou, researcher International law: ‘Reconciling societies through transitional justice’
For more information please contact communications@asser.nl
