28 October, 2019

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Living Library

The SCI Switzerland organized a Living Library on 19th November in Bern.

Seven books told their story: the creator of an Autostop network to break prejudices, a Turkish journalist exiled for denouncing crimes in the Pontos region, a forced and stigmatized adoption, a journalist who investigates what is happening in Catalonia, the migration and the new home, the difficult arrival in Switzerland, and a human rights activist photographer who portrays the separate communities in the Balkans.

Prejudices were questioned and overcome!

 

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7 October One Year Later: A Call for Peace Amidst Escalating Aggression

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October 7, 2024; one year after we are left devastated, horrified, shocked by the news and we keep strongly condemning the acts of violence perpetrated on civilians. CCIVS and SCI stand resolute in our commitment to the values of peace, justice, and human rights. We call upon civil society and governments worldwide to take a firm stance against this aggression, to speak out for peace, and to act in solidarity with those affected. We must stand together to demand justice and ensure that human rights and dignity are upheld for all. Without accountability, there will be no peace.
Read the full statement.

“Stop all genocide” seminar

“Stop all genocide” seminar

Last week, SCI Italy has hosted a seminar called “Stop All Genocide”. Fabrizio tells us his reflections on power, privilege and solidarity.