On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, we recall the pain and suffering endured by refugees in the Arab world and the ongoing documentation of displacement and forced migration. Occupation and wars do not only destroy cities but also strip people of their rights and threaten their livelihoods. Millions of refugees struggle […]
As part of the ANHAR Network’s human rights film activities, a series of seminars were held focusing on contemporary issues related to human rights, media, and social justice. These discussions aimed to foster dialogue and awareness around critical topics. 1. Seminar: “New Perspectives on Journalism: The Modern News Era” Organized with the support of the […]
The Arab Network for Human Rights Film Festivals (ANHAR) held its annual meeting on Sunday, December 8, at the Exhibition Hall. The meeting reviewed the achievements of the network over the past year, as well as the challenges that disrupted events like “Karama Palestine,” “Karama Beirut,” and “Karama Yemen.” Karama Jordan played a key role […]
The Refugee Cinema Program, part of the Karama Human Rights Film Festival, featured a selection of thought-provoking films curated by ANHAR Network members. The program explored the challenges faced by refugees, particularly younger generations, and the profound impact of displacement on reshaping the world. Screenings targeted specialized audiences capable of influencing decision-makers, as well as […]
The Mediterranean Encounters for Cinema and Human Rights Association continued its successful program, “The White Night for Cinema and Human Rights,” celebrating a year of cinematic activities and promoting a culture of human rights. The initiative featured weekly Thursday screenings, with the December program specifically aimed at strengthening the association’s presence and compensating for the […]
The second edition of the Children’s Rights Festival concluded successfully, organized by the International Human Rights Film Festival for Children, from December 22 to 24, 2024, under the theme “Risky Behaviors.” The festival was held in partnership with the Ministry of Family, Women, Children, and Seniors, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, and the Ministry of […]
The Karama Beirut festival, launched in 2016 by Association “691” in partnership with various organizations, has become a vital platform for addressing human rights issues in Lebanon and the region. Over the years, the festival has explored diverse themes, starting with its first edition titled “The Others”, followed by “New Identities” in 2017, and “Free […]
The 15th edition of the Karama Human Rights Film Festival concluded on Thursday, December 12, 2024, with a closing ceremony held at the Royal Cultural Center in Amman. The event celebrated the winning films that embodied the festival’s theme, “Justice for the Global South,” showcasing works that addressed social and environmental justice through the lens […]
The 15th edition of the Karama Human Rights Film Festival concluded with a series of special film windows that highlighted diverse human rights issues from Sudan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. These windows reflected the festival’s rich variety of perspectives and messages. Sudan: In the Sudan window, two short narrative films were screened. The first, “Al-Sit” […]
Karama Human Rights Film Festival concluded its 15th edition, held from December 5 to 13, 2024, at the Royal Cultural Center in Amman. Under the theme “Justice for the Global South,” the festival presented more than 90 films from around the world, including narrative, documentary, and animated works, focusing on social and environmental justice issues. […]
