110 years after the Armenian genocide - Culture(s) of Remembrance in the Post-Migrant Society

In a society that is increasingly characterized by post-migrant realities, the examination of cultures of remembrance is becoming particularly relevant. What mechanisms of collective memory exist? How do they influence our current society and political discourse? What responsibility does Germany bear, both historically and in the current context?

The aim of the event is to anchor the examination of historical crimes as an integral part of post-migrant politics of remembrance and to contribute to an inclusive and intersectional culture of remembrance.

The two-part symposium will bring together memorial initiatives, representatives of civil society organizations, academics, activists and cultural workers. The aim is to jointly develop new perspectives on remembrance, responsibility and activism in the context of massive human rights violations. The focus is on the question of how these can be anchored and carried forward in today's society.

Program

Organized by AKEBI e.V., Glokal e.V. and Kurdisches Zentrum e.V.

4:00 – 8:30 pm

Schedule: 

—    4:00 pm    Welcome

Greeting from AKEBI e.V. and the Armenian community (Sona Eypper)

4:30 – 6:00 pm

Session I

Taking up space - memorial initiatives and commemoration in public space

Moderation: Perihan Zeran, Glokal e.V.

Kemal Karabulut, Federation of Dersim Communities in Europe

Albrecht Kieser, "Remembering Genocide" initiative from Cologne 

AG Comfort Women, Korea Association 

—    6:00 – 6:15 pm    Break

6:15 – 7:45 pm

Session II

Panel discussion on cultures of remembrance in the post-migrant society 

Moderation: Dr. Öndercan Muti

Natalie Bayer, Museum Director - FHXB Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Museum

Tahir Della, Initiative Black People in Germany

Prof. Dr. Elke Hartmann, FU Berlin

Israel Kaunatjike, educational consultant with a focus on German colonial history in German Southwest Africa

—    20:00   Concert with the Armenian Band Hazaran