Transformative Memories in Political Violence: An International Network

Transformative Memories in Political Violence: An International Network is a collective of scholars, artists, social movement leaders, community-based organisations and policy makers, engaged with the question of what makes memory transformative of legacies of violence, our sense of self and responsibilities to others. We seek to change the ways in which memory is conceptualised as a redemptive mechanism for healing from, and dealing with, violent pasts, to a generative force that holds transformative possibilities to challenge the present and reimagine the future. The overall approach intersects with the International Year of Peace and Trust, 2021 insofar as the Network focuses on mobilising efforts of civil society to promote peace and trust among nations based on, inter alia, political dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation, in order to build sustainable peace, solidarity and harmony. Methodologically, and in line with the aims of International Year of Peace and Trust, relying on educational and public awareness-raising activities through creative and research activities of the Network.