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From Witness to Action: Film and Journalism in Defense of Democracy – Social Practice of Human Rights Conference on Creative Resistance: Artivism, Technology, and the Right to Dissent

Human Rights Center at the University of Dayton

300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2790

As repression of dissent and the spread of disinformation deepen worldwide, documentary filmmakers and investigative journalists are playing an increasingly vital role in safeguarding democracy and defending civic space. From Witness to Action brings together filmmakers and human rights practitioners from Donkeysaddle Projects and Just Vision for a film-integrated conversation and screening that explores how creative storytelling can resist censorship, challenge repression, and mobilize communities toward justice.

An Iftar and Cultural Evening with Just Vision's Fadi Abushammala

Georgetown University

3700 O St. NW, CCAS Boardroom, ICC 241, Washington, D.C.

Georgetown's Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, the Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics, and the Lannan Center are hosting an Iftar and cultural evening on March 12, 2026. Doors will open at 7:00 PM, and dinner will be served at sundown, around 7:15 PM.

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In Context Briefing – Gaza Speaks: Realities Behind the Ceasefire

Zoom Webinar

Virtual

The ceasefire in Gaza is proving in many ways to be a ceasefire in name only. Despite headlines promising peace, Israeli forces have killed more than 600 Palestinians in Gaza—including over 100 children—since the ceasefire was announced, injuring hundreds more in daily strikes and incursions. At the same time, humanitarian access and travel remain obstructed, and more than a million Palestinians are displaced amid catastrophic conditions.

The Muslim House at Sundance Panel – "Shaping the Global Narrative: Storytelling Without Borders"

577 Main St, Park City, UT 84060

Film has always been a language that transcends borders. American Muslim storytelling is shaping a new global narrative that defies stereotypes, disrupts dominant perspectives, and delves into the shared humanity that binds us all.

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Woodstock Film Festival Panel – Creative Control: Censorship, Film Audiences, and Free Speech

Kleinert/James Center for the Arts

34 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY 12498

Throughout history, creators have faced the challenge of industry and government censorship, with authorities attempting to control the narratives and themes presented on screen. Despite these restrictions, many filmmakers have bravely pushed the boundaries of artistic expression, using their work to highlight social and political issues, and advocate for freedom of speech. Storytellers have subverted such restrictions using techniques like metaphor or allegory, contributing to the evolution of the medium and preserving cultural heritage.

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In Context Briefing — Targeting Dissent: Mahmoud Khalil and the Criminalization of Palestine Advocacy

Virtual

Zoom Webinar

Across the United States, retaliation against support for Palestinian rights is escalating. Universities are suspending students, the government is revoking visas, employers are firing workers, and bad faith actors are smearing and defunding entire organizations. Government bodies and corporations are weaponizing immigration and national-security frameworks to silence dissent, using political speech as a pretext for surveillance, harassment, and deportation.

The Peace and Justice Studies Association Conference – From Peace Talk to Power Shift: Reframing Allyship in Israel-Palestine

500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Swarthmore College

On October 10 at 3 PM ET, Just Vision and Donkeysaddle Projects will convene a roundtable at the Peace and Justice Studies Association Annual Conference at Swarthmore College in Philadelphia. Jen Marlowe (Consulting Producer, Just Vision), Fadi Abushammala (Outreach Associate, Just Vision), and Daniel Nerenberg (Education/Communications Specialist, Just Vision) will discuss the limits of “co-existence” and explore co-resistance as a framework that centers power, agency, and shared struggle.

Voices from the Holy Land's Online Film Salon – Rooted in Sumud: Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance

Virtual

Join the next installment of the Voices from the Holy Land's Online Film Salon—a virtual film screening and live Q&A discussion—spotlighting the legacy and power of unarmed Palestinian civil resistance.

In Context Briefing – Seeds of Sovereignty: Food Justice and the Struggle for Palestinian Rights

Virtual

Across the occupied West Bank and Gaza, food has become a battleground. In Gaza, the Israeli government has sidelined experienced humanitarian agencies in favor of a U.S.- and Israeli-backed private contractor, leading to chaotic, militarized aid distribution. Since late May, more than 500 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured while attempting to access food. In the West Bank, settler violence and land confiscation continue to push farmers from ancestral lands, undermining Palestinian food production and sovereignty.

Save your spot for this July 10 briefing by RSVPing here

Timely Briefing | Journalists reporting from the frontlines of Israel’s Wars

Virtual

On June 13, the Israeli military began its attack on Iran, throwing the region, and all of those who live there, into further turmoil and devastation. The U.S. followed suit, fueling fears of broader war. Now, with a fragile ceasefire in place and political theater obfuscating what is unfolding on the ground, many are left wondering what comes next.

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From Witness to Action: Film and Journalism in Defense of Democracy – Social Practice of Human Rights Conference on Creative Resistance: Artivism, Technology, and the Right to Dissent

An Iftar and Cultural Evening with Just Vision's Fadi Abushammala

In Context Briefing – Gaza Speaks: Realities Behind the Ceasefire

The Muslim House at Sundance Panel – "Shaping the Global Narrative: Storytelling Without Borders"

Woodstock Film Festival Panel – Creative Control: Censorship, Film Audiences, and Free Speech

In Context Briefing — Targeting Dissent: Mahmoud Khalil and the Criminalization of Palestine Advocacy

The Peace and Justice Studies Association Conference – From Peace Talk to Power Shift: Reframing Allyship in Israel-Palestine

Voices from the Holy Land's Online Film Salon – Rooted in Sumud: Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance

In Context Briefing – Seeds of Sovereignty: Food Justice and the Struggle for Palestinian Rights

Timely Briefing | Journalists reporting from the frontlines of Israel’s Wars

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