Colloque: New Perspectives On Lebanon At War
Organisation:
Institut Francais du Proche-Orient
Overall Objective:
Truth and Reconciliation
Type of Activity:
Dialogue
Geographic Target:
Beirut
Status:
Completed
Type of Organisation:
Research Institution
Initiative's Approach:
Public Discussions
Target Group:
Professionals
Launched in:
2015
Description:
In 2015, Institut Francais du Proche-Orient (IFPO) in Beirut held a series of conferences under the title ‘Colloque: New Perspectives on Lebanon at War’. The programme consisted of seminars, exhibitions, film screenings and debates, bringing together academics, practitioners, journalists and artists to discuss different approaches to deal with the legacy of the civil wars and violence in Lebanon. The discussions focused on issues such as disappearance, displacement, history education and the transmission of memories.