The University of Information Technology and Communications , represented by Human Rights Division , and in cooperation with Psychological Counseling Division, organized an electronic symposium entitled ” the Role of Art in Peacebuilding : Academic Vision and Humanitarian Message”. The symposium was delivered by Assistant Lecturers: Dina Mustafa Mohammed, Salwa Salah Abd Al-ameer, and Sarah Fadhel Hamid.

The symposium highlighted the role of art as a mutual human language and an effective means in peacebuiling, given its capabilities in overcoming language and cultural barriers, expanding communication horizons among individuals and communities, as well as playing a role in expressing human experiences and promoting mutual understanding.

 

The symposium addressed the key topics of visual arts, music, theatre, cinema, and literature in fostering the values of tolerance and compassion, acceptance of diversity, spreading the culture of dialogue and pluralism, healing the psychological trauma, and creating safe spaces for expression and creativity.

 

It also emphasized the importance of utilizing art in initiatives and social activities considering it as a bridge of human closeness and solidarity, and a tool of social cohesion, thereby contributing to promote the culture of peace and peaceful living together, directing youth potential towards creativity and nation-building leading to the community of security and stability.