Epidemics are never only medical events. They test trust, reveal vulnerabilities, and show the strength of relationships communities have built over time.In a new reflection,…
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The “Hive Mind Series” – New Global Initiative from ICSC In May 2026, under the umbrella of its Transitional Justice Consortium, ICSC launched a new…
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ICSC co-organizes a Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable in Sarajevo to rethink the role of memory in preventing violence At a time of rising polarization, historical revisionism and…
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Memory is my act of resistance Dear Friends History has shown us that repressive regimes rise and fall but it is the individual acts of…
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On the night of Tuesday, July 22, the home of Dora Roblero, Director of Frayba, was raided. This marks the second unauthorized entry into the…
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In recent months, we have witnessed a troubling increase in efforts to undermine, silence, or erase memory work around the world. From the dismissal of…
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) is deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which is…
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is thrilled to announce that Ereshnee Naidu, the former Senior Director of ICSC’s Global Initiative for Justice, Truth and…
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Dr. Jodi Skipper (she/her) is a Professor of Anthropology and Southern Studies at the University of Mississippi, who considers the role of historic preservation in imagining more sustainable and healthy futures for U.S. communities. In the Q&A, Dr. Skipper explains what inspired her to study anthropology, how she thinks academia can be more supportive of community work, and the fascinating research she’s recently participated in – in her own hometown.
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In celebration of its tenth anniversary, GIJTR hosted “Transforming Transitional Justice: Innovative Approaches for Centering Communities to Lead Post-Conflict” in Barcelona, Spain from March 18-19, 2024. The gathering brought together over 90 representatives from more than 30 countries, including GIJTR Consortium partners, local partners, survivors, policy makers, donors and civil society representatives, to reflect on GIJTR’s impact within its first ten years.
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View the recording of our latest webinar, “What Role Should Media Play in Reckoning with Contemporary and Historical Racial Justice in the U.S.?,” proudly co-hosted with the New England Law School (Boston)’s Center for International Law and Policy, and the International Human Rights Clinic and Racial Justice Policy Counsel, Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law.
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For over twenty years, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience has helped museums, historic sites and other public spaces become dynamic centers for community engagement through personalized training solutions grounded in the work of thought leaders, educators and human rights advocates around the world. Supported by the time-tested methodologies of over 350 members, our interactive trainings guide your team from insight to implementation, and are designed to suit the unique experience and opportunities at your institution.
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Subscribe to The GIJTR Report, which highlights our Global Initiative for Justice, Truth and Reconciliation (GIJTR)’s unique, victim-centered approach to transitional justice, spotlights its life-changing programs and distributes resources and methodologies with partners around the world.
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) would like to pay tribute to our Argentinean member Museo Sitio de Memoria ESMA, located at the Former Navy School of Mechanics site (ESMA) in Buenos Aires, as it became, on September 19, 2023, the first ever World Heritage Site to be nominated for its outstanding universal value as a Site Associated with Memories of Recent Conflicts and other negative and divisive memories.
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The rehabilitation of Maison des Esclaves represents a vital step in our universal efforts to break the historical silence that has long surrounded the transatlantic slave trade, and the political, social, cultural, and economic invisibility of its victims, including those who are still suffering from its brutal legacies today.
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Camila Yanzaguano Bravo, Communications Associate at the Coalition, recently spoke to Thiago Haruo Santos, Researcher at the Museum, about the experience of the museum implementing the “Correcting the Record” methodology.
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Situated in “red” states and “blue” states, big cities and rural communities, Sites of Conscience and their allies are uniquely positioned to foster constructive dialogue on gun control among a wide subset of people. To support our members in this, ICSC recently hosted “Disarming America,” a webinar on how Sites of Conscience can spark productive conversations about gun control in their communities. In addition, we are pleased to share our Front Page Dialogue: Guns in America, which offers an adaptable model for engaging visitors in dialogue on the subject. Click to access both resources.
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The institutions that make up the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) and its Latin American and Caribbean Regional Network (RESLAC) strongly repudiate the terrorist actions that occurred last Sunday, January 8, in the city of Brasilia, when the three branches of the Brazilian state were invaded and vandalized by organized right-wing groups identified with former president Jair Bolsonaro. These actions of extreme violence, which systematically and in a coordinated maner seek to disrupt the rule of law, are the greatest threat to democracy in Brazil since its return in 1985 after 21 years of military dictatorship.
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In honor of her father Saul Ndow, who was forcibly disappeared in The Gambia in 2013, Nana-Jo Ndow founded the African Network Against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearances (ANEKED), a youth-led civil society organization in 2018 to assist Gambians in healing old wounds and securing justice for victims and survivors. In this interview, she and Sirra Ndow, ANEKED’s Country Representative, speak with ICSC about the Site of Conscience’s mission and growth.
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In 2022, ICSC developed a one-of-a-kind methodology through a year-long initiative entitled “Correcting the Record.” The methodology – which will be published in a toolkit in February – provides a roadmap for Sites of Conscience and other allies to assess and recalibrate their repositories in order to offer more inclusive historical narratives and expand their impact building more equitable, just, and resilient societies. Communications Assistant Kassidy Charles recently talked with Silvia Fernández, ICSC’s Global Networks Program Director, to learn more about the project.
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is pleased to release our 2022 Impact Report, which explores how Sites of Conscience the world over are preserving and amplifying memory, how memory is catalyzing truth-telling, and how truth-telling is leading to accountability and justice.
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Our Global Initiative for Justice, Truth, and Reconciliation (GIJTR) hosted a three-day Youth and Atrocity Prevention roundtable in early November 2022 in Bali. The event equipped seven youth activists from from Indonesia, the Balkans, Côte d’Ivoire, and the Philippines with the skills to establish grassroots and early response strategies for atrocity prevention.
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As part of the Coalition’s 2022 global initiative, Correcting the Record: Building Inclusive, Equitable, and Engaged Societies One Narrative at a Time, the Coalition hosted a two-day virtual global workshop on November 29-30, 2022.
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The Coalition’s Kassidy Charles recently talked with Krista McCracken, a researcher and curator at the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, a Site of Conscience in Ontario, to learn more about the site’s commitment to Indigenous-driven, decolonized history practice.
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The Coalition’s Kassidy Charles recently sat down with Aaron Roth, the historic site manager at the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Forth Sumner, and Manuelito Wheeler, an advisor to the site, to discuss the space’s evolution and its lessons learned for other Sites of Conscience.
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We are excited to continue our internship program for 2023 in partnership with Newcastle University in which Sites of Conscience can apply to host a student from NU to intern at their site. Applications are due on October 26, 2022.
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is outraged by reports that the U.S. Supreme Court appears positioned to overturn Roe v. Wade, which protects…
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Camila Yanzaguano Bravo, a Communications Associate at the Coalition, recently spoke with Gustavo Meoño Brenner, the Coordinator of Memory and Human Rights at Museo Internacional…
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Angi Williams, a Communications Associate at the Coalition, recently spoke with Suzanne Pred Bass, Executive Board Member at the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, located…
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In solidarity with our Ukrainian members, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience strongly urges UNESCO to move its upcoming World Heritage Committee session –…
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Camila Yanzaguano Bravo, Asociada de Comunicaciones de la Coalición, habló recientemente con Gustavo Meoño Brenner, Coordinador de Memoria y Derechos Humanos del Museo Internacional para…
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For over two decades, James Madison’s Montpelier has been recognized as a leader among historic sites for its collaborative work between descendant communities, staff, board…
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يسرّ التّحالف الدّولي لمواقع الضّمير أن يدعوكم إلى حضورِ ندوته الشّبكيّة العالميّة الأولَى لهذا العام، تحت عنوان “تحدّي الصّمت: رسم الخرائط الرّقميّة من أجل مُحاربة…
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On the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Bangladesh, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience stands with its founding member, the Liberation War Museum,…
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience will host its first global webinar of the year, “Confronting Silence: Digital Mapping to Fight Impunity,” on March…
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Every three years, the Coalition works closely with our members, staff and Board to update our strategic plan which serves to guide our programming around the world…
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Statement on the Liquidation of International Memorial March 1, 2022 The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) condemns, in the strongest terms possible, the…
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On February 24, 2022, Ukrainian civilians awoke to the sounds of shelling and explosions following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order of an invasion of the…
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“The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience has made possible connections that would have been almost impossible for individual organizations to achieve on their own…There…
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“What this project has provided for me is the invaluable experience of more spaciousness in my heart and mind. This liberating effect has convinced me…
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The Migration Museums Network is a group of museums that envision an open multicultural society, where human mobility is a universal right. They believe museums…
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بيان صحفي نيويورك 1 كانون الأوّل/ ديسمبر 2021 يسرّ التّحالف الدّولي لمواقع الضّمير أن يُعلنَ عن تجريب نظامِ أربعة أيّام عمل في الأسبوع، وذلكَ…
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COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE VILLE DE NEW YORK, ÉTAT DE NEW YORK 1er DÉCEMBRE 2021 La Coalition internationale des Sites de conscience a le plaisir d’annoncer…
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COMUNICADO DE PRENSA NUEVA YORK, NY 1 de diciembre de 2021 La Coalición Internacional de Sitios de Conciencia se complace en anunciar que pondrá a…
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COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE VILLE DE NEW YORK, ÉTAT DE NEW YORK 1er DÉCEMBRE 2021 La Coalition internationale des Sites de conscience a le plaisir d’annoncer…
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PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, NY June 30, 2022 After a six month pilot period, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is pleased to announce…
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Solidarity Statement on International Memorial November 17, 2021; Updated on November 25, 2021 and December 21, 2021 The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience stands…
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In November 2021, the Global Initiative for Justice, Truth and Reconciliation (GIJTR) and Amplifier, a nonprofit design lab that brings together artists and activists, launched…
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Ashley Nelson, Director of Communications at the Coalition, recently spoke with Tütengül Küçüker, Empowering CSOs Fellowship Coordinator at the Hrant Dink Foundation, a Site of…
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Ashley Nelson, Director of Communications at the Coalition, recently spoke with Amina Krvavac, Executive Director of the War Childhood Museum (WCM), a Site of Conscience…
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Ashley Nelson, Director of Communications at the Coalition, recently spoke with Derek Heidemann, Director of Collections & Research at Old Sturbridge Village, a Site of…
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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…
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Ensuring that all histories – especially the most marginalized – are preserved and shared is a priority for Sites of Conscience around the globe. To…
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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…
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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…
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Créé en octobre 2017 par des réfugiés burundais vivant au Rwanda, Site of Conscience Forum for Vigilant Memory (FVM) travaille à éduquer les gens sur…
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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…
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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…
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Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. To celebrate their…
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Sites of Conscience across the globe know from experience that the slide from democracy to dictatorship can happen far more quickly than most people imagine….
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Agosto 26, 2020 La Coalición Internacional de Sitios de Conciencia (la Coalición) apoya a la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) en la condenación de…
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Are you a New York State museum, historical society or heritage organization that wishes to engage more deeply in work related to Indigenous peoples? To…
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, a global network of historic sites, museums and memory initiatives, tells TIME that the process of replacing “symbols…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With over 300 members in more than 65 countries, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience offers unprecedented access to a range of sites and…
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Between July 2014 and April 2015, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Freddie Gray and Walter Scott – all African American men – lost their lives at…
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Dear Friends, The historic system of racism in the United States lays a path of destruction through our present, claiming lives at the hands of…
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COVID-19 is impacting all aspects of our world, including the fields of culture and heritage, in countless ways. Indeed, from art galleries in France to…
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Join us for our next Conscience Matters Webinar April 9, 2020 8:00 AM New York / 9:00 AM Rio de Janeiro / 2:00 pm Cape…
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With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, it is all too easy to feel a sense of worry and isolation. At this time, we at the Coalition…
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Global Initiative for Justice, Truth and Reconciliation The Global Initiative for Justice, Truth and Reconciliation (GIJTR) – a flagship program of the Coalition – is…
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February Weddings at Former Plantations? Determining Event and Visitor Behavior Policies at Historical Sites This webinar will be held on June 5th at 10 am…
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El 1 de febrero de 2020, la Coalición Internacional de Sitios de Conciencia suspendió la membresía del Centro Nacional de Memoria Histórica en Bogotá, Colombia,…
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El 1 de febrero de 2020, la Coalición Internacional de Sitios de Conciencia suspendió la membresía del Centro Nacional de Memoria Histórica en Bogotá, Colombia,…
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On February 1, 2020, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience suspended the membership of the National Center for Historical Memory in Bogotá, Colombia from…
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is fully supportive of the ruling by the International Court of Justice at The Hague that Myanmar must…
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Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women. – Maya Angelou In…
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“We are hungry for justice and human rights” explained a Rohingya community leader to Ereshnee Naidu-Silverman, Senior Director of the Coalition’s Global Transitional Justice Initiative…
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How can museums, historical societies and local communities deepen and richen their understanding of Haudenosaunee culture and develop tools for revisioning exhibitions, programs and public…
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According to the International Organization for Migration, 45% of the population in The Gambia was under 15 years old in 2015. Over the last few…
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Coalition member Colibrí Center for Human Rights focuses on ending disappearances and upholding human dignity along the US-Mexico border. Since its founding in 2013, Colibrí has collected over…
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Mayans represented a majority – about 83% – of the over 200,000 people killed in the Guatemalan civil war (1960-1996). Guatemalan Coalition member International Institute of…
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Since 2014, the Coalition’s Global Initiative for Justice, Truth and Reconciliation (GIJTR) has applied Sites of Conscience methodology to assist survivors, civil society organizations (CSOs)…
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The Abbe Museum, a Coalition member in Bar Harbor, Maine, showcases the history and cultures of Maine’s Native people, the Wabanaki, through changing exhibitions, special events, education…
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The Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR), a Coalition member based in New York, works to prevent genocide by building a worldwide community with the…
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The Coalition is proud to be co-hosting the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from August 28-31, 2019. The…
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Women’s leadership and peaceful societies are inextricably linked: One cannot exist without the other. While this fact is well documented, women around the world continue…
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The Coalition is pleased to announce that applications for its 2019 Project Support Fund are now being accepted, with the consultation period taking place from…
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Originally trained as a pediatric specialist, Maha Alsakban founded Coalition member Women’s Human Rights Centre in 2003. Based in Diwaniya, in south central Iraq, WHRC…
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“I think we were not conscious of the mistreatment we suffered as women, at least not as conscious as we are today. In that situation,…
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The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience will soon launch a 12-month initiative entitled The Art of Inclusion with support from the New York State…
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The conflict in Colombia claimed the lives of over 200,000 people between 1958-2013. To help those affected, and begin to bridge historic divides in the…
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The Coalition’s Global Initiative for Justice, Truth and Reconciliation has been working with civil society organizations in Sri Lanka since 2015 to facilitate communication between…
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Since her first volunteer job at the Chemung County Historical Society in upstate New York at the age of 14, Linda Norris has been reflecting…
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Through its Methodology and Practice department, the Coalition offers a range of trainings and consultations to help museums, historic sites and other cultural organizations engage…
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In 1995, in the Perm region of the Russian Federation, a unique memorial museum of the history of political repression was created in the former…
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Responding to social upheavals and ongoing human rights abuses in “real time” is a challenging but critical component of what Sites of Conscience do. The Maidan…
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Founded in 2009, Gulag.cz (Czech Republic) shares and circulates information about the Soviet gulag and its connection to the totalitarian regime in the USSR more generally….
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Closed in 1982, the remote and foreboding Spaç Prison once held Albania’s imminent political prisoners under the Communist regime. In this essay, Mirian Bllaci, a Program…
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In June 2018 I had the privilege of joining the Coalition as the Regional Program Manager for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. As a…
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