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Choosing Sides: Sports and Art Bringing Iraqi Communities Together

In this lecture, Moe Saito from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) showcases their unique approach to building bridges between communities in conflict-ridden Iraq. After the collapse of the Islamic State, Iraq experienced a range of socio-political challenges – including displacement and aggravating community tensions. Amidst these challenges, IOM employed creative forms of traditional sports and arts rebuilding social cohesion and reduce tensions between communities. Watch the full lecture here.

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Challenges and Opportunities - Culture in Emergencies and (Post) Conflict