Memory under siege
CALL FOR ACTION TO PRESERVE PALESTINIAN CULTURE
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This paper has been produced by
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Roberto Albergoni
President of Fondazione MeNO. -
Ali Abdelhamid
Director, Urban and Regional Planning Unit, An-Najah National University. -
Carlo Bianchini
Full Professor, Department of History, Representation and Restoration of Architecture, Sapienza University of Rome.
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Beatrice Merz
President of Fondazione Merz. -
Shourideh C. Molavi
Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Human Rights, Institute for the Study of Human Rights and Department of Anthropology, Columbia University.
About the Call
Preserving memory through action
Cultural memory in Palestine is under threat. The destruction of heritage, the displacement of communities and the suppression of historical narratives endanger not only cultural sites, but also identity and collective memory. This Call for Action brings together experts, artists, institutions and citizens to support the preservation of Palestinian cultural heritage through documentation, justice, education and international cooperation.
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Documentation
Document and preserve Palestinian cultural heritage through open-source archives, GIS mapping, oral histories, artworks and records of destroyed cultural sites.
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Support to Contemporary Artists
Support the movement of artists, encourage participation in international exhibitions and strengthen opportunities for artistic production.
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Legal Action
Promote legal accountability for crimes against cultural heritage and support the emergency protection of significant Palestinian sites.
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Education
Preserve cultural memory by supporting educational initiatives and community history projects across Gaza and the West Bank.
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Post-War Planning
Ensure that cultural preservation becomes an integral part of reconstruction efforts, involving local experts and displaced communities.
Voices
from around the world
Chiara Saraceno
University of Turin – Professor Emerita; Honorary Fellow at the Berlin Social Science Center and Collegio Carlo Alberto
Italy
Raz Segal
Stockton University – Associate Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies
USA
Sébastien Thiéry
Collectifs PEROU et Navire Avenir – Artist and Political Scientist
France
Emilien Urbach
L’Humanité – Journalist at L’Humanité and Co-founder of the Embarked Cultural Center
France
Alessandro Zuccari
National member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei
Italy
Salman Nawati
Visual Artist
Palestine / Sweden
Leoluca Orlando
European Parliament – Member of the European Parliament; Alternate Member of the Delegation for Relations with Palestine
Italy
Esther Regueira Mauriz
Independent Curator and Researcher
Spain
Nela Riehl
European Parliament – MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education
Germany
Antonio Damasco
Teatro delle Forme – Artistic Director
Italy
Mario Furore
European Parliament – Member of the European Parliament; Member of the Committee on Culture and Education
Italy
Rima Hassan
European Parliament – Member of the European Parliament; Member of the Delegation for Relations with Palestine
France
Labar Morgan
Ecole nationale supérieure des Beaux-arts de Lyon (Ensba Lyon)
France
Shrouq Aila
Freelancer – Journalist
Palestine
Shireen Allan
Anata Culture Center – Chairperson
Palestine
Filipe Themudo Barata
University of Évora – Full Professor, Founder and Former Responsible of a UNESCO Chair in Intangible Heritage
Portugal
Paola Caridi
@Lettera22 – President, Journalist, Essayist
Italy