The Resilient Stories of Ruined Cities: The Unshakable March of Humanity – Examples of Syria, Palestine, Bosnia and Sumud

🌍 The IUS Balkan Studies Center (BSC), in cooperation with the Department of Political Science and International Relations (PSIR), is organizing an event titled “The Resilient Stories of Ruined Cities: The Unshakable March of Humanity – Examples of Syria, Palestine, Bosnia and Sumud.”

The event will be held in two parts:
🎬 a screening of the documentary “Surreal Syria” by Ms. Tülay Gökçimen, followed by
🗣️ a panel discussion addressing destruction, dignity, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for life, identity, and hope of affected peoples.

👥 Panelists:
• Ms. Tülay Gökçimen
• Mr. Fatih Sinan
• Mr. Boris Vitlacil
• Mr. Muhammed Huzeyfe Küçükaytekin

📅 Date: December 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00–15:00
📍 Venue: Red Amphitheater