The number of victims of Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip is already in the hundreds of thousands. Although the Israeli army deliberately targets journalists, academics, and humanitarian workers, and the exact number of victims is difficult to estimate, the suffering of the Palestinian people is undeniable after two years during which the Israeli government has been committing genocide against Palestinians.
Genocide. We no longer want to be afraid to call things by their proper names. While the Czech government continues to fanatically defend internationally prosecuted war criminals led by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, both UN investigative commission i Israeli human rights organization have concluded that the crimes committed by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip can only be described as genocide.
🇵🇸That is why we want to make it clear – Palestine lives with us!🇵🇸
The student collective Proti dehumanizaci and the independent theatre Divadlo 3+kk, in collaboration with Terén, together with Palestinians living in the Czech Republic, are organizing a day against the dehumanization of the Palestinian people.
☀️The afternoon program of the benefit, which will take place at the cultural and community space Rello, will offer, among other things, a live meeting with Palestinians living in the Czech Republic. Face-to-face encounters and the opportunity to hear direct testimonies can best overcome war propaganda and politically motivated manipulation of facts. Through the Living Library format, it will be possible to meet and engage in conversations with Palestinian anthropologist Arwa Kharobi, Palestinian musician Ahmad Asadi, and Tomáš Bendl, Head of Communications at Doctors Without Borders, who are still operating in the Gaza Strip.
🌑The evening program, featuring concerts and DJ sets, is an expression of solidarity from Czech and Palestinian musicians with all innocent civilians and victims in Palestine
We want to clearly and unwaveringly express solidarity with Palestinians and oppose Israel's genocidal policies as well as the complicity of the Czech government in their implementation. Our aim is to create a safe space where everyone can freely join in dissent and say: Not in our name. No to the dehumanization of Palestinian civilians, no to arming a terrorist state with our money.
✨Programme:
The afternoon program will feature a Living Library, a creative workshop with Palestinian texts, a Palestinian tatreez embroidery workshop, and a joint letter-writing session to Czech politicians. In the evening, the Palestinian-Tunisian-Czech band Šejk-en Roll, Brno-based whyohwhy, and Fungus Label will perform.
The detailed schedule will be added soon.
Admission to the afternoon discussion program will be voluntary, while entry to the evening concerts is recommended from 200 CZK and above. The proceeds from the event will be sent to Doctors Without Borders and the organizations Hind Rajab Foundation and The Sameer Project. It will also be possible to contribute on-site via a QR code.
The Living Library is a specific discussion format that allows for authentic sharing of personal stories and experiences with the audience. After a brief introductory discussion, in which the guests (the 'living books') introduce themselves, the discussion is divided into smaller groups. Each book has the opportunity to tell their story with the support of a facilitator, and the audience has space (adapted to the needs of each storyteller) to engage in dialogue.