On Sunday 27 January 2019, we hosted the screening of True Stories of Love, Life, Death and Sometimes Revolution (2012), documentary about the suffering of Syrian women, followed by Q&A with co-director Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen via Skype from Denmark.
We had a great catch up with Jeff Smith MP this morning to discuss issues pertaining to the recent developments in Syria. We discussed the central imperative to achieve civilian protection in Syria as well as coordinating the refugee response in the UK. We look forward to continued work with Jeff.
Rethink Rebuild Society issued a statement on 25th of January 2019 RR welcomes passing of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, which allows the White House to impose sanctions of foreign entities and persons who cooperate with the Assad's regime.
We are glad to publish the results of a new research project into the health and well-being of refugees resettled in Lancashire, commissioned by Lancashire County Council through Rethink Rebuild Society and Lancashire Care Foundation Trust.
Rethink Rebuild Society organised a social gathering for the Syrian community in Manchester on 31 December at the Werneth House in Oldham. More than 300 Syrians gathered to socialise and enjoy their time together and to eat delicious Shawerma and Falafel sandwiches. Children also enjoyed their time playing and having some fun with some competitions.
Rethink Rebuild Society issued a statement on 8th of December 2018 RR Condemning the International Coalition Forces bombardment of civilians in Deir az-Zor and calling for an immediate cessation of aerial bombardments targeting civilians.
Discussions have already started in some political circles about the rebuilding process of Syria as some international sides have begun to study possible options for this process and how to reinforce their positions for when the time is right.
In partnership with Manchester Salon for Intellectual Dialogue (MSID), Rethink Rebuild hosted a group discussion session about the topic of ‘War and Humanity’ on Thursday 29th November.
On Wednesday 28 November, Rethink Rebuild Society hosted a screening of the Oscar-nominated Canadian movie: Monsieur Lazhar.
On Saturday 24th November, in Cheadle Muslim Asscoiation, Haytham Alhamwi gave a talk about the story of the people of his hometown, Daraya, in Assad’s jails many of whom were tortured to death or extra-judicially executed in those jails.
