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Survivor-Centred Visual Narratives

The Survivor-Centred Visual Narratives project proposes a new, arts-based way of gathering and commemorating the experiences of genocide and mass atrocity survivors, one that places survivors’ well-being, agency, and cooperation at its centre. Our purpose is not to develop a blueprint for testimony collection but instead to restore agency to survivor narratives.

We are committed to creating and upholding a collaborative space within the SCVN project. This means that although we celebrate the knowledge and skill that every individual brings to the project, we recognize the importance of placing each graphic novel, documentary film, exhibition, and lecture into the context of the broader SCVN community. When we speak of our work, we speak of everyone’s work, because without this collaboration the project could not exist.

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The Pivotal Role of Community Liaisons in Survivor-Centred Work

On October 11, SCVN Media Director Raey Costain met with Ajnura Akbaš who is supporting the Yugoslav Wars Research Cluster as a community liaison. Ajnura works at the Muzej Ratnog Djetinjstva/War Childhood Museum in Sarajevo, an institution focused on the stories of children who have experienced wars and their enduring impact worldwide. Ajnura spoke about […]

Celebrating ‘Emmie Arbel: The Colour of Memory’ in the 2024 White Ravens Catalogue! 

We are thrilled to announce that ‘Emmie Arbel: The Colour of Memory’ by Barbara Yelin has been selected for the prestigious 2024 White Ravens Catalogue! This incredible recognition highlights the book’s thoughtful visual storytelling and profound exploration of memory and identity.  The White Ravens Catalogue, published annually by the International Youth Library in Munich, showcases […]

Enhancing High School Holocaust Education with Graphic Narratives

Teaching the Holocaust and other mass atrocities is one of the most important, yet challenging, responsibilities educators face. The weight of history, the complexity of events, and the emotional intensity surrounding the topic often leave teachers unsure of how best to approach it with their students. To support this challenge, Dr. Andrea Webb, co-director of […]

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