Remembering Sergei Kovalev
It is with great sadness that we at the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience note that prominent human rights defender, Soviet dissident, and one of International Memorial’s founders, Sergei
Shared Journeys: A Virtual Exhibition
Ensuring that all histories – especially the most marginalized – are preserved and shared is a priority for Sites of Conscience around the globe. To support this, in partnership with
Register Now: Embracing Religious Diversity
July 27-29, 2021 This workshop is open only to members of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. To register, click here. For Agenda (English), click here. (Translated agendas are
The Search for Mass Graves in Georgia
Despite acknowledging Georgia’s independence a year prior, in 1921 Russian forces overtook the country, declaring it a Soviet Socialist Republic. In subsequent decades, repression of political dissidents was commonplace, reaching
LGBTQI+ Rights in the Dominican Republic
While same-sex conduct is not technically criminalized in the Dominican Republic, unlike many Caribbean countries, LGBTQI+ Dominicans routinely face violence and discrimination. In this interview, the Coalition speaks with Laura Pérez,
Alissandra Cummins, New Board Chair
The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is thrilled to announce that Alissandra Cummins is the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Director of the Museum and Historical Society
Member Profile: A Discussion with Amber Johnson from the Justice Fleet
The Justice Fleet is a mobile Site of Conscience based in St. Louis, USA, that fosters community healing around racism and identity through art, play, and dialogue. Housed inside of
Statement of Condemnation for the Killing of Lebanese Activist Lokman Slim
February 4, 2021 New York, NY Statement available in Arabic, French and Spanish According to available information, Lokman Slim, a longtime Lebanese activist and Hezbollah critic, was visiting a friend
Revisiting Rwanda
Established in October 2017 by Burundian refugees living in Rwanda, Site of Conscience Forum for Vigilant Memory (FVM) works to educate people about genocide, assist survivors and victims of this
Statement on the Violence at the U.S. Capitol
In response to the shameful violence and lawlessness at the U.S. Capitol yesterday, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience restates its unwavering commitment to democratic norms, to truth, and
