We’re proud to share several recent features that amplify the voices of survivors, commemorate the past, and commit to the teaching of truth in Scotland and beyond. Listen, read and watch below.
In this, the 30th anniversary year of the genocide, Beyond Srebrenica remains resolute in its mission: to educate people in Scotland about the Bosnian genocide, and to foster tolerance, acceptance, and understanding.
🎧 Restless Natives Podcast with Gordon Smart and Martin Compston
Honest and difficult reflections from one of this year’s delegations to Sarajevo and Srebrenica.
Listen from 13mins-34mins https://lnkd.in/e6XYHVWu
🎧 The Sounds of War Podcast
Produced by former delegate Gill Davies and presented by our chair, Sabina Kadić-Mackenzie this powerful episode shares the memories of survivors, aid workers, and children who lived through the Bosnian War – voiced by young Scots. With thanks to David Hamilton Samir Mehanovic Cibra Suvad and Almasa Salihovic for their contriutions.
🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dXq-YzJf
🎧 University of Glasgow: Spotlight Podcast
In this moving discussion, hosts Nicola McEwen and Kezia Dugdale – both former delegates – reflect on their experiences and the legacy of Srebrenica. They are joined by our chair Sabina Kadić-Mackenzie and Dr. Richard Illingworth, Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Glasgow.
🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dFdAKEVs
📰 STV News Coverage
Our recent commemorative activities were featured as part of STV’s coverage marking the 30th anniversary.
💡 Members’ Business – Michelle Thomson: 30 Years on from the Bosnian Genocide in Srebrenica
With our thanks to parliamentarians, including Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety who joined a delegation earlier this year, for their continued support, and recognition of the Lessons of Srebrenica programme in Scotland.
Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dGg47NVV
📰 Herald Scotland
Read Vicky Allan’s report on the ceremonial planting of a tree at the Royal Edinburgh Botanic Garden to honour the victims of Srebrenica, and keep the memory alive for future generations.
🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/dpv28KTm
🎙️ BBC Radio 5 Live
Our chair joined Gordon Smart to reflect on a recent delegation to Bosnia and the importance of bearing witness to atrocity.
We are grateful to all who continue to share these stories and stand with us in remembrance and education.