Fight For Humanity

Cultural heritage - a bridge to peace ?

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From illicit trafficking to deliberate destruction, cultural heritage is often overlooked in times of armed conflict. Yet beyond stones, monuments, and sites, what is at stake is collective memory, identity, and social cohesion. This podcast explores how wars and crises threaten cultural heritage, and, crucially, how heritage protection can become a tool for dialogue, peace, and reconciliation. Drawing on concrete field experiences from the NGO Fight for Humanity, the episodes examine how cultural property can be safeguarded while simultaneously fostering social cohesion in divided societies....

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Artifacts and mosaics in Syria 05.05.2026 38:43

For over a decade, a wide range of actors have fueled chaos in and around Syria, triggering a devastating humanitarian crisis. Beyond the human toll, the war has also led to the destruction of countless cultural heritage sites. Yet amid this turmoil, a small number of dedicated actors have worked tirelessly to safeguard what many of these divided communities still share: their cultural heritage. I...

The Citadel of Tripoli (part. 2) 05.05.2026 41:03

Welcome back! This is part two of our first episode exploring the Tripoli Citadel. The project "Rooting for the Future", in Tripoli, Lebanon, goes far beyond simple restoration. Built on three core pillars - heritage restoration, social cohesion, and youth training - it ultimately strives toward a greater ambition : peace. How can a monumental site and a small group of committed actors help share...

The Citadel of Tripoli 05.05.2026 20:08

The project "Rooting for the Future", in Tripoli, Lebanon, goes far beyond simple restoration. Built on three core pillars –heritage restoration, social cohesion, and youth training – it ultimately strives toward a greater ambition : peace. How can a monumental site and a small group of committed actors help share a more helpful future for Tripoli? Settle in, get comfortable, and dive into this co...