The International Dialogue Centre based in Vienna (KAICIID) launched a series of events to build awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Syria and the challenges facing refugees from the country. Under the title “Bridges”, the event series will feature artists, photographers, musicians and writers from Austria and Syria who will exhibit their work at the Centre’s premises in Vienna and discuss the impact of the migrant experience on their art.

The event series was inaugurated through a discussion on the role of art in healing the wounds of war and violence, and how art contributes to peacebuilding and dialogue.