Niké Wentholt and Obiozo Ukpabi will conduct research into so-called “transformative” justice in the Niger Delta. They have been awarded an NWO XS grant for this purpose.
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Podcast: Responsibility for the Future with Niké Wentholt
As part of her contribution to the 30 Years Srebrenica genocide-conference in Sarajevo in July 2025, Niké was invited to participate in the podcast UNSAJDER made for that important anniversary. In the podcast episode, she reflects together with presenter Tina Kalinić on questions of Dutch responsibility and epistemic justice in scholarly research on genocide.
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Interview on the meaning of freedom as a scientist and human being
1/6/2025 ‘Erkenning van het verleden biedt vrijheid voor de toekomst’ – Vrij Nederland
‘Recognition of the past offers freedom for the future.’ That is Nicole Immler’s position in the conversation with Annemiek Leclaire for Vrij Nederland about the meaning of freedom as a scientist and as a human being.
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140 Jahre Berliner Afrika-Konferenz
23/5/2025 – ‘140 Jahre Berliner Afrika-Konferenz’ – Zeitgeschichte Online
Report by Nicole Immler on her visit of the Africa Conference in Berlin. It is about much more than genocide or restitution: dignity – at the conference commemorating the Berlin Africa Conference of 1884/85. To this day, the conference continues to shape European thinking about Africa and African thinking about Europe. It is worth taking a close look at the narratives that have become established about the conference and examining their consequences.
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Podcast Dialoog: De Geschiedenis is voorbij, de Dialoog niet.
7/4/2025 ‘De Geschiedenis is voorbij, de Dialoog niet’ – Podcast Dialoog
In this podcast episode by Stichting Dialoog NJI, Nicole Immler discusses the impact of trauma and the importance of engaging in dialogue. This is difficult, but according to Immler, you don’t always have to agree to make progress. Listening and self-reflection are key.
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Opinion piece on learning how to demonstrate and how they do it in Serbia
20/03/2025 ‘Demonstreren kun je leren. Zo doen ze het in Servië’ – Trouw
Niké Wentholt wrote an opinion piece to connect the ongoing, inspiring student-led protests in Serbia to the urgency to protest in the Netherlands. Here, too, we can come together in our shared dissatisfaction with right-wing politics and increasing authoritarianism. The piece was published a day before the international day against racism and the mass protest (15.000 people joined) against racism and fascism on March 21.
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Carla Boulos spoke at a roundtable at the Dutch Parliament
5/3/2025
On March 5, 2025 Carla Boulos participated at the Dutch Parliament in a roundtable on Syria as a women’s rights specialist, sharing her thoughts on how the Dutch government can support Syrian women in this critical moment.
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Interview on the necessary role of women in the transition in Syria
16/12/2024 ‘Sin las mujeres no podrá haber una transición en Siria’ – Artículo 14
Carla Boulos emphasizes that women have been fundamental to Syria’s survival during the war. She notes that while men were engaged in combat, women managed households, took on various jobs, and led civil society, effectively sustaining the country. However, she laments that Syrian society has not fully recognized this decisive role.
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Interview on ‘three generations’ research emphasizes the importance of paying attention to diversity in perspectives
14/12/2024 ‘Hoe werkt oorlog door op verschillende generaties?’ Platform WO2
Nicole Immler, Bart Nauta (ARQ) and Matthijs Kuipers (National Committee 4 and 5 May) were interviewed by Fabienne van Wijngaarden about the similarities between their ‘three generations’ research and about the different emphases that are placed.
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Radio interview on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the upcoming European elections
On March 1, 2024, Niké Wentholt was interviewed for an hour about Independence Day in Bosnia.
On June 3, 2024, Niké spoke about Bosnia and Herzegovina in light of the upcoming European elections.
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