fear+hope Conference

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fear+hope

Conference, Exhibition and Concert
The Refugee Art Project in association with The Sydney Society for Literature and Aesthetics
Alwy Fadhel ‘The Fence’, coffee on paper

The aim of this conference is to foster greater dialogue concerning refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. Papers cover a wide range of topics, including law and policy, history, social justice and human rights, questions of Diaspora and national identity, mental health, literature and aesthetics, and refugee advocacy. This will be a unique opportunity to enhance academic cooperation for the study of refugee and asylum seeker issues.
The conference will be held in conjunction with an exhibition of original artworks by asylum seekers from detention.
When: Friday 2nd December 2011
Where: University of Sydney
New Law School Building
Room 030
Cost: Conference + Concert $50
Conference Only $30
Concert Only $25
Exhibition inclusive.
Schedule: Conference: 9.30 – 5.30, Exhibition: 9.30 – 8pm, Concert: 6.30 – 8pm
See detailed schedule here.
Enjoy performances by Iranian, Afghan and Australian musicians including one of Iran’s most famous
ney (traditional flute) players, Jalal Taghavi who has held concerts all over the world. This is a unique opportunity to experience his music.
Band members: Sina Taghavi (ney), Farbod Zahiri Araghi (daf) and Shaun Premnath (tabla)
Vocal performances by: Solidarity Choir, Akhtar Tofighian, Tahmineh Jafari.
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