Conciliation Resources Tipi Cinema

Conciliation Resources has worked with Kashmiris on either side of the Line of Control (LoC) for the past nine years. It supports initiatives to better articulate the needs and perspectives of Kashmiris and to build up constituencies supportive of peacebuilding processes. This work is built on the understanding that inclusive Kashmiri participation, which reflects the needs of Kashmiris and understands the larger India-Pakistan stakes, is essential for the resolution of the Kashmir conflict. Simultaneously, a productive engagement between Delhi and Islamabad is fundamental for achieving peace in Kashmir. These two mutually reinforcing premises underpin Conciliation Resources’ peacebuilding analysis of the Kashmir conflict.

Saturday 26 August

1:35-2:00pm- 'A journey through river Vitasta' – Conversation with the filmmakers
Speakers - Muhammad Arif Urfi, Pawan Bali, Mohammad Irfan Dar, Dr. Mohsin Shakil
Description – A journey through river Vitasta features the stories of people caught in the conflict and of families separated by the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan. It also depicts how recent openings for cross-LoC trade and travel are helping them reconnect after decades.

5:30-6:00pm- Why the production of cross-Line of Control films is significant
Speakers – Muhammad Arif Urfi, Pawan Bali, Mohammad Irfan Dar, Dr. Mohsin Shakil
Description – The filmmakers will talk about the uniqueness and direct impact that the making of the cross-LoC films had during their productions.

Sunday 27 August

11:00-11:30- Gender sensitive peacebuilding in Kashmir
Panel Chair – Jonathan Cohen
Speakers – Ezabir Ali, Atia Anwar
Description –Ezabir and Atia will give a honest description of the challenges and opportunities for gender-sensitive peacebuilding while talking about their work to empower women in Kashmir.