On January 29, 2024, Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 6-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab. This film is her story and a testament to the vital importance of civilian protection in armed conflict.

The Irish Red Cross will welcome an expert panel discussion after the film with Dr Ray Murphy, professor at the Irish Centre for Human Rights and Talha AlAli, Palestinian psychotherapist and human rights activist. It will be moderated by Dr Caitriona Dowd, Assistant Professor at UCD School of Politics and International Relations. This timely discussion will examine the urgent need for respect for International Humanitarian Law and the harrowing challenges faced by medical and humanitarian workers on the front lines.

Speakers

Talha AlAli: Talha AlAli, MSc, MA, is a Palestinian psychotherapist, human rights activist and founder of Decolonised Minds, a platform for culturally grounded and politically conscious approaches to mental health. You can read more about Talha AlAli here.

Dr. Raymond Murphy: Dr. Ray is Professor at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway. In addition, he is on the faculty of the International Institute for Criminal Investigations and Justice Rapid Response. You can read more about Dr. Ray Murphy here.

Dr Caitriona Dowd (Moderator): Caitriona Dowd is Assistant Professor in UCD’s School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe). Her research focuses on the dynamics of political violence in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular attention to the role of conflict in humanitarian crises and food insecurity; civilian targeting; and the use of new and emerging methodologies for violence monitoring. You can read more about Dr Caitriona Dowd here.