The Dialogue Collaborative invites you to join us for an evening of dialogue with about the Palestinian occupation with members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6 – 8 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Church.
Registration is required. Please RSVP here. In the words of David J. Wellman, Ph.D. and Associate Professor of Applied Diplomacy, “I think that at this point in our country’s history, the folks from this organization are an extraordinary example of courage in the face of fear. For this reason, I believe that the members of the PCFF are exactly the kind of teachers we need right now.”
What is the PCFF?
With its first meetings between Palestinians and Israelis taking place in Gaza in 1998, the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) is an organization led by people devoted to dialogue, collaboration and reconciliation. The PCFF seeks no new members; to join the group, one must have lost a family member to the conflict.
What is the mission of the PCFF?
As state-sponsored efforts alone to bring an end to the killing of civilians in the region have continued to fail, this event invites us to look through the eyes of grassroots activists whose courage and vision allow us to see the world we want to live in.
At a time when many are seeking power through amplifying fear of difference, the willingness of PCFF members to work together offers a new way of understanding both ourselves and those who do not share our identities, worldviews or experiences.
What is DePaul’s association with the PCFF?
The Dialogue Collaborative is honored to host two members of the PCFF, Arab Aramin and Guy Elhanan, as practitioners in residence at DePaul. Their residency will begin with a dual narrative dialogue on Tuesday and continue with meetings with groups from around campus and Chicago.
To learn more about the Parents Circle – Families Forum, watch a video portrait of their members, “We Don’t Want You Here”.
Students will earn 1 Honors Point for attending.
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