Events
The Freilich Project organises a range of events including public lectures, conferences and seminars, many of which are free and open to the public. These events draw on the expertise of some of Australia—and the world’s—most prominent intellectuals and public figures on subjects related to bigotry.
We Need to Talk: Peacebuilders Rami and Bassam in conversation at ANU
Panel discussion
Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin are from ‘enemy’ sides but are self-proclaimed ‘brothers’. Rami is a Jewish Israeli from Jerusalem who lost his daughter Smadar in a Palestinian suicide bombing in 1997, the same year Bassam’s daughter Abir was born. Bassam, who grew up in Hebron, was a former…
Seminar: The Art of Justice in the Western Balkans
Seminar
Iva Glisic examines contemporary political art that engages with the legacy of ethnonationalist violence in the Western Balkans. Specific focus is placed upon the ways in which war crimes committed along ethnic, national, and religious lines during the conflict that followed the dissolution of…
Religion in Modern Education: Conflict, Policy, and Practice
Conference
The Freilich Project is proud to support the upcoming international conference, Religion in Modern Education: Conflict, Policy, and Practice. 13-15 April 2023, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia In democratic systems of modern society, education can be understood as a key…
Freilich Project Research Showcase
Webinar/Online
We're extremely proud to support leading research into bigotry, its causes, impacts, and histories. Since COVID-19 interrupted some of our usual activities to promote this excellent work, this year we held a showcase of a selection of the best research we've supported since 2019. Fuller seminars…
We Bleed The Same Farewell Reception
Exhibition
We Bleed the Same has been on show since March 2022, brought to the ANU by the Freilich Project. Join us as we say farewell to the We Bleed the Same Exhibition, on show in the RSSS Building of ANU since March 2022. This moving exhibition, curated by journalist and film-maker Liz Deep-…
55 CANCRI E: We Bleed The Same Master Class Showcase
Arts & entertainment
The We Bleed the Same ANU Master Class students will be exhibiting their works in an exciting new exhibition combating racism. Launching in the Level 2 Foyer of the RSSS, these diverse works showcase the experiences and talents of ANU's students. Participating students have been attending a…
Annual Freilich Lecture on Bigotry and Tolerance: Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Lecture
The Freilich Project is pleased to announce that His Excellency, Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko will be giving this year's Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance. This year's lecture is held in partnership with the ANU's Centre for European Studies. Each year, the Freilich Lecture invites…