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LSHTM community, please join us on Wednesday 22nd January at 5.30 pm Manson Lecture Theatre (Keppel Street) for an enlightening conversation at the intersection of medicine, advocacy, and resistance. Dr. Qassem Massri, a paediatric cardiologist from Gaza now practising in Berlin, shares his journey of navigating systemic barriers as both a healer and an activist. From the challenges he faced on a medical mission to Gaza to the broader fight for Palestinian justice, this event is addressed for advocates, medical professionals, students, academics, and the general public, this discussion explores the ongoing Nakba and the importance of amplifying stories of resilience in the fight for global justice. This event will also feature speakers Fatimah Mohamied and Dan Glass, and will be chaired by Jhulia dos Santos. The event includes screening of a short film followed by a panel discussion
Dr. Qassem Massri is a medical doctor specialising in intensive care and paediatric cardiology, originally from Gaza and now practising in Berlin. We will hear from Dr. Massri in an interview with Dan Glass as he recounts his journey from Gaza to Berlin and his efforts to return on a medical mission. This interview highlights stories of resistance, solidarity, and the fight against the erasure of Palestinian voices.
Fatimah Mohamied is a Muslim, midwife and mother. She is a member of Healthcare workers for a Free Palestine, and passionate about tackling capitalism, patriarchy and white supremacy.
Dan Glass (he/they) is an AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) healthcare and human rights activist, performed and writer. His book United Queerdom: From the Legends of the Gay Liberation Front to the Queers of Tomorrow was the Observer book of the week and new book Queer Footprints - a Guide to Uncovering London’s Fierce History is out now. As an artist and facilitator with the In Place of War global network he uses creativity in places of conflict as a tool for positive change and is an international trainer with Training for Transformation and Beautiful Trouble.
Jhulia dos Santos (she/her) is a PhD student and staff member at LSHTM interested in co-production of knowledge and community participation in research. She is a member of the FAIR Network and part of Black and grassroots collectives in Brazil and the UK.
To note, this is an internal and in-person only event. In case of queries, please contact jhulia.dos-santos1@lshtm.ac.uk.
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