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Abstract:
Interpreters of atrocity crimes: approaches to consider
The mental health of interpreters assigned to atrocity crimes is their responsibility, as legal clients expect them to come prepared both on the subject-matter and mentally. After the screening of the "In flow of words" by Eliane Esther Bots giving you a glimpse into the professional and emotional world of a war crimes tribunal interpreter, our speaker will be discussing some approaches that may be taken to protect oneself mentaly from secondary trauma.
Speaker:
Dr Besmir Fidahić has been with the United Nations as a translator, interpreter, and editor in a conflict, post-conflict, humanitarian, development, and international criminal tribunals context his entire professional life.
Agenda:
14:25 PM - Admission Starts;
14:30 PM - Session Starts;
5 min - Housekeeping rules;
10 min - Intro by the Speaker;
20 min - film "In flow of words" by Eliane Esther Bots;
15 min - Talk from the Speaker;
30 min - Q&A
Close remarks / Summary;
16:00 - Meeting Ends
Please note this is a Hybrid Event. If you wish to attend in person please book General Admission On Site ticket. If you wish to attend online please book General Admission Online ticket.
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