Debates

Religious extremism within Syrian society: How deep and permanent is the impact?

August 17th, 2015 | Debates | /* 0 Comment /

Leading the discussion are: Fouad M Fouad a poet, professor and M.D. Bente Scheller, Director, Heinrich Böll Foundation (Middle East) Christoph Reuter, Journalist, Der Spiegel Moderator: ...

Women’s empowerment: How permanent are the recent gains made by Syrian women?

June 15th, 2015 | Debates | /* 0 Comment /

Leading the discussion are: Mirvat Aybour and Moujfa El-Ali, beneficiaries of Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s small grants programme Amera Malek, Executive Manager, Syrian Women Forum for ...

Can the Syrian diaspora play a role in rebuilding Syrian society?

June 11th, 2015 | Debates | /* 0 Comment /

Leading the discussion are: 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?

June 3rd, 2015 | Debates | /* 0 Comment /

Leading the discussion are: Nada Abdul Samad, Journalist, BBC Ammar Abd Rabbo, Photojournalist and photoartist Ayman Mhanna, Executive Director, Samir Kassir Foundation Moderator: Reem ...

How does migration affect the outlook and future of Syrian youth?

June 3rd, 2015 | Debates | /* 0 Comment /

Leading the discussion are: Asbed Wanes, Journalist Bayan Yousef, MD Nada Ali, Visual artist Moderator: Alexandra Sandels, ...

Funding culture in times of distress – why support arts & culture when relief efforts are under-funded?

May 9th, 2015 | Debates | /* 0 Comment /

Leading the discussion are: Julia Jamal, Manager, Basmeh & Zeitooneh Art & Culture Center Roy Dib, Artist & art critic Anis Mohsen, Editor, Palestinian Studies ...