To mark the first anniversary of the war, you are cordially invited by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel to the conference "Trauma, Healing and Justice?". The conference focuses on the complex issues surrounding sexual violence in the October 7th war and its implications for victims, family and friends, and Israeli society at large.
Join us for a day of discussions and lectures with leading experts in the field, aimed at understanding the rupture Israeli society has experienced as a consequence of sexual violence in the war, the challenges ahead, and future paths for recovery and justice.
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Conference Program: Trauma, Healing and Justice?
Moderator: Shelly Yachimovich - A journalist, a former member of the Knesset who served as the official Leader of the Opposition
8:45-09:30 | Meeting and Registration
9:30-09:45 | Opening Remarks
Orit Sulitzeanu - CEO, Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel
9:45-11:45 | First Session
Trauma and Healing
Echoes of Trauma: Survey Results on the Impact of Discourse on Sexual Violence in War on Israeli Society
Dr. Carmit Klar-Chalamish - Head of Research Department, Association of Rape Crisis
Noga Berger - Head of Content and Knowledge, Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel
Testimony:
Tali Biner - Operating room nurse, survivor of the Nova Festival massacre, and social activist seeking justice for the October 7 victims of terrorism and sexual violence.
Knowing what we don't know: Sexual violence on October 7th
Dr. Zivya Seligman, supervising clinical psychologist and the founding director of the Lotem Center for the Treatment of Sexual Trauma at the Tel-Aviv Souraski Medical Center. Teaches in the advanced psychotherapy programs in the Tel Aviv University Medical School, and has published extensively on the subject of sexual trauma and dissociation.
Musical Performance:
Shay Hamber
Testimony
Moran Stela Yanai - Abducted from the Nova Festival. Released from Hamas captivity after 54 days (video testimony)
From Captivity to Resilience
Glenn Cohen - Clinical Psychologist and Former Mossad Head of Psychology. Led the team that debriefed 117 hostages released from Hamas captivity
11:45-12:35 | Lunch Break
12:45-14:30 | Second Session
Justice?
Testimony:
Aviva Siegal - Abducted with her husband, Keith, from their home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, released from Hamas captivity after 51 days.
The Evidentiary Challenge of Proving October 7 Attack Sexual Crimes
Prof. Yifat Bitton - President of Achva Academic College. Legal scholar specializing in equality law and researching Hamas' sexual crimes
International Legal Proceedings: Justice for the Victims or False Promise?
Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer - Head of the Center for Security and Democracy at the Israel Democracy Institute, Former Head of the IDF International Law Department
Recognition and Justice for Sexual Violence Victims of October 7: Legal and Strategic Aspects
וAdv. Sharon Zagagi-Pinhas (Colonel, Res.) - Former Chief Military Prosecutor of the IDF and Founding Member of the Dinah Project
Musical Performance
Shay Hamber
Registration
The event is free of charge, but prior registration is required. Limited seating is available.
Simultaneous translation into English will be provided.
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