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Dr Carlo Aldrovandi publishes in The Conversation on increased tensions during Ramadan
Dr. Carlo Aldrovandi recently wrote an article for The Conversation about the possibility of increased tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank during the holy month of Ramadan. The article also discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the lack of progress in reaching a negotiated ceasefire. Follow the link to read ‘Israel-Hamas Conflict: Ramadan brings fresh fears of escalation on both Gaza Strip and West Bank.’
Public Seminar ‘Together: Homeless, Migrants and Refugees - in Search of Dignity’, Friday 22 March
All are invited to a public seminar at 4.00pm in the Emmet Theatre on Friday 22 March. The keynote speaker is Fr Peter Verry SJ and Prof. Linda Hogan will chair the discussion. Guest speakers include Dr Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, Ms Vuyokazi NjiKelana, Ms Stephanie Hanlon, and Ms Jamalida Rafique. The event is hosted by the School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies and supported by several faith and intercultural organisations. To register please contact Sheila Keegan at: shkeegan@tcd.ie. We look forward to seeing you.
Visit to places of worship, Friday 22 March (open to School students and staff)
Students and staff of the School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies will visit places of worship in Dublin on Friday 22 March as part of a programme of events entitled ‘Together: Homeless, Migrants and Refugees - in Search of Dignity’. The day will start with a Buddhist meditation and Jewish prayers and end with a visit to Clonskeagh Mosque and Islamic Centre. Participants will also visit the Chester Beatty Library and the Sikh Community. The event is hosted by the School and supported by several faith and intercultural organisations. The tour will be followed by a public seminar at 4.00pm in the Emmet Theatre.
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne publishes new article in the Journal of Palestine Studies, entitled: Reading Irish Solidarity with Palestine through Ireland’s “Unfinished Revolution”
Irish solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for liberation is well documented. The shared experience of resisting state-sponsored colonial violence has helped to embed this transnational solidarity, especially among grassroots activists. Yet despite these similarities, there are critical differences between the two struggles that require careful consideration. In this essay, published in the leading journal on Palestine, Dr Browne foregrounds the bonds of connection between Ireland and Palestine while arguing for the need to avoid platforming unnuanced, romantic, and mystical sentiments in light of Ireland’s “unfinished revolution”. Follow the link to read the article.