video recordings of from a series of thirteen discussions held in Beirut and Stockholm in 2014-15.
the recordings below are listed in order starting with the most recently held discussion.
all the discussions were held live, live-streamed, with simultaneous translation between Arabic and English. the video recordings below are in English – occasionally the original language the discussions were held in, more often dubbed by a qualified translator.
Religious extremism within Syrian society: How deep and permanent is the impact?
This discussions was held on 17 August 2015, at Zico House, Beirut
Discussants:
Fouad M Fouad a poet, professor and M.D.
Bente Scheller, Director, Heinrich Böll Foundation (Middle East)
Christoph Reuter, Journalist, Der Spiegel
Moderator: Reem Maghribi
Women’s empowerment: How permanent are the recent gains made by Syrian women?
This discussions was held on 15 June 2015, at Zico House, Beirut
Discussants:
Mirvat Aybour, beneficiary of Basmeh & Zeitooneh small grants programme
Moujfa El-Ali, beneficiary of Basmeh & Zeitooneh small grants programme
Amera Malek, Executive Manager, Syrian Women Forum for Peace
Rahaf Habboub, Journalist, Presenter for Radio Souriat FM
Moderator: Reem Maghribi, Director, sharq.org
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Can the Syrian diaspora play a role in rebuilding Syrian society?
This discussion was held on 11 June 2015, at Impact Hub, Stockholm
Discussants:
Lava Selo, Journalist
Ehab Aljaby, Artist
Kinda Kokash, Student
Reem Maghribi, Director, sharq.org
Moderator: Alexandra Sandels
Freedom of Expression: How Freely Can we Speak Now?
This discussions was held on 3 June 2015, at Zico House, Beirut
Discussants:
Nada Abdul Samad, Journalist, BBC
Ammar Abd Rabbo, Photojournalist and photoartist
Ayman Mhanna, Executive Director, Samir Kassir Foundation
Moderator: Reem Maghribi
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How does migration affect the outlook and future of Syrian youth?
This discussion was held on 03 June 2015, at Impact Hub, Stockholm
Discussants:
Asbed Wanes, Journalist
Bayan Yousef, MD
Nada Ali, Visual artist
Moderator: Alexandra Sandels
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Funding culture in times of distress – why support arts & culture when relief efforts are under-funded?
This discussion was held on 09 May 2015, at Basmeh & Zeitooneh, Shatila, Beirut
Discussants:
Julia Jamal, Manager, Basmeh & Zeitooneh Art & Culture Center
Roy Dib, Artist & art critic
Anis Mohsen, Editor, Palestinian Studies magazine
Moderator: Reem Maghribi
Preserving musical heritage: Does Syria need its past to build a creative future?
This discussion was held on 21 April 2015, at AUB, Beirut
Discussants:
Nidaa Abou Mrad, Director, Higher Institute of Music at the Antonine University, Lebanon
Jean During, ethnomusicologist, Director of Research, French National Centre for Scientific Research
Richard Dumbrill, leading expert in the archaeomusicology of the ancient Near and Middle East
Laurent Aubert, Director and founder Ateliers d’ethnomusicologie
Moderator: Reem Maghribi
Preserving artistic identity – How do Western genres influence Syrian voices?
This discussions was held on 19 April 2015, at Zico House, Beirut
Discussants:
Khaled Omran, musician
Ghassan Sahhab, musician & musicologist
Karine «La Gale» Guignard, rapper / songwriter
Moderator: Reem Maghribi, sharq.org
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Can cultural initiatives help heal fractured societies?
This discussion was held on 02 April 2015, at Zico House, Beirut
Discussants:
Sana Yazigi, The Creative Memory of the Syrian Revolution
Alma Salem, The British Council
Manal Eid, Defence for Children International
Moderator: Reem Maghribi, Managing Director, sharq.org
The role of Syrian cultural actors – Do Syrian artists have a duty to reflect the conflict in their works?
This discussion was held on 17 December 2014, at Zico House, Beirut
Discussants:
Oussama Diab, Artist
Jumana Al-Yasiri, cultural curator / Researcher
Hani Al Sawah, rapper
Afraa Batous, Film maker
Moderator: Reem Maghribi, Director, sharq.org
The debate was followed by a screening of short films produced or funded by Bidayyat.
Rebuilding Aleppo – lessons from Beirut and Bosnia
This discussion was held on 11 December 2014, at Zico House, Beirut
Discussants:
Mohamed Al Mufti, Architect / Artist
Arna Mackic, Architect / Researcher
Rania Sassine, Urban designer/planner
Qaisar Mahmood, Swedish National Heritage Board
Moderator: Reem Maghribi, Director, sharq.org
Patronage & funding for Syrian arts and culture
This disucssions was held on 22 October 2014 at Mezyan cafe, Beirut
Discussants:
Raghad Mardini, Art Residence Aley
Racha Salah, Arab Funds for Arts & Culture – AFAC
Roger Assaf, Shams Association
Moderator: Reem Maghribi
Keeping Syrian culture alive in times of conflict
This discussions was held on 3 July 2014 at Ram, Beirut
Discussants:
Samer Kozah, Gallerist
Hannibal Saad, Musician & festival producer
Hanane Hajj Ali, Theatre professional
Moderator: Reem Maghribi
