Commemoration earthquake victims Türkiye & Syria 2023
On 3 February, Stichting Solidarity Kitchen and the Central Diversity Office are organising a commemoration for the victims of the earthquakes that devastated Türkiye and Syria last year.
Event details of
Commemoration earthquake victims Türkiye & Syria 2023
- Date
- 3 February 2024
- Time
- 14:00 -17:00
- Location
- Universiteitsbibliotheek
- Room
- Doelenzaal
It starts at 14:00 in the Doelenzaal UB, Singel, with a minute silence, followed by a screening of a documentary and a panel discussion on the future of children in the earthquake affected region. See below for programmedetails. Being on time is much appreciated. Spoken language: English
| 13:45 | Walk in Foyer @Doelenzaal UB, Singel Amsterdam |
| 14:00 | Start commemoration & programme Welcome and introduction by the host Meltem Halaceli (writer, Projectleader CDO) |
| 14:14 | One minute silence for earthquake victims |
| 14:15 | Introduction of the Solidarity Kitchen by Zeynep Kaşlı |
| 14:20 | Screening Documentary 'Hatay: 1-11 September 2023' by İmre Azem |
| 15:30 | Break (10 minutes) with snacks & drinks |
| 15:40 | Director's Talk with İmre Azem (online) documentary director (his feature-length documentary Ecumenopolis: The City without Limits was awarded many times, video-news creator, he continues making and designing furniture). Q&A with director: overview of making process and key themes Moderator: Meltem Halaceli |
| 16:00 | Reflections from experts on children's rights Aysel Sabahoğlu together with an expert from the UvA |
| 16:20 | Panel Discussion 'Building Hope Together' Speakers: Deniz Buga, Fırat Yücel, Ali al-Jasem (previously coordinator Medicine Sans Frontières in Syria), Cansel Aslan (online), Şule Can (online) Moderator: Zeynep Kaşlı Q&A Reflections from the speakers and open discussion: — Latest observations from the field; — Steps to take for a more sustainable impact on especially childrens’ lives. |
| 16:45 | Concluding remarks by the hosts |
| 17:00 | End programme and donations in Foyer |
| 17:30 | Closing |
