The participants will explore a range of memory sites, museums and memorials that deal with difficult pasts in different geographies. The workshop will address the importance of memory sites and their functions.

• What is a memory site? What kind of functions does it have?
• Why is it important to remember?
• Can places where violent pasts occurred turn into places that can contribute to mutual understanding, peace and democracy?
• Is it possible to harness pain to action and hope for another future?

In this workshop, participants will seek the answers of such questions by exploring memory sites and museums that deal with difficult pasts in different geographies. The workshop will also feature inspiring memorialization projects that are being conducted by a range of organizations. The workshop offers interactive activities, and the participants will have the opportunity to benefit from audiovisual and text materials.

The duration of the workshop is 2 hours.
The workshop is held in Turkish.

Participation in the workshop is limited to 15 people.
Registration form can be filled on Turkish version of this page.