As the genocide and violence in palestine continues and global attention shifts, our responsibility to stand in solidarity remains. Join us to hear this conversation with Dr. Samah Jabr on mental health lessons from Palestine: Solidarity, Responsibility, and Practice in Contexts of Political Violence.

Dr. Samah Jabr is a Palestinian psychiatrist serving communities in East Jerusalem and the West Bank and former Head of the Mental Health Unit at the Palestinian Ministry of Health. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University and serves on the Scientific Committee of the Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations. She consults internationally on mental health program development, with a focus on prisoners’ rights, suicide prevention, and historical trauma. For over two decades, she has advocated for the mental health and dignity of Palestinians, particularly survivors of torture and trauma. She is the author of several books, including Beyond the Frontlines, Sumud, Sumud in Times of Genocide, The Time of Genocide, and her latest, Radiance in Pain and Resilience. Dr. Jabr integrates her medical expertise with her activism, often addressing the psychological impact of occupation, historical trauma, and war. Read more about Dr. Samah Jabr’s work.

Dr. Jabr will be joined by Caroline Abedrabboh, a local Palestinian health care worker, as well as Muhammad Sultan, a member of BC Physcians Against Genocide.

We are honored to hear the opening remarks by Jada-Gabrielle Pape (she/her). Jada is Coast Salish belonging to the Snuneymuxw and WSANEC nations. She is a mom, auntie, sister and daughter. Jada is a painter, Coast Salish weaver, bead worker, canoe puller, drummer and singer and has committed her life to humbly uplifting the teachings of her people. Jada finds hope in The Resistance and is unwavering in her solidarity with Palestine. She is currently fundraising to complete a feature length documentary called From the Salish Sea to Palestine: kindling solidarity and stories of shared resistance. Read more about Jada’s work here.

It is a convo you do not want to miss.

Proceeds from this event will go towards various mental health initiatives of Dr. Jabr in Palestine.

Doors will open 6:30 pm.

Event starts at 7 pm.