On 6 December 2020, and as part of Celebrating Syria Festival , we were joined by 5 amazing Cartoonists whose work is admired all over the globe to launch the exhibition of “Cartooning Syria... And the Rest of the World”.
Oud Time with Rihab was the 2nd event of Celebrating Syria Festival 2020. The event took place on 5 December 2020. Rihab played some Arabic music, told us a bit about her journey with the oud and talked us through photos of oud-making steps she witnessed in her own dad's workshop in Syria (luthier Samir Azar).
On 5 December 2020, we kick started our Celebrating Syria 2020 festival with the Kiwan Family, from their living room! From their cosy living room in London, they performed a selection of modern and traditional songs from the Syrian and Levantine heritage.
Rethink Rebuild Society acknowledges that there are fundamental problems within the UK asylum system but expresses great concern that Home Secretary Priti Patel’s pledge to reform the system will negatively impact the lives of asylum seekers in the UK and abroad.
While Rethink Rebuild Society acknowledges and appreciates the committed work of the UNHCR and their efforts to help Syrians everywhere, including those under the control of the regime, statements regarding a recent trip to East Ghouta made by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi are giving a false impression that Syria is safe to return to.
