The first priority of the Survivor-Centred Visual Narratives project is to uphold our duty of care to the survivors of genocide and mass atrocity with whom we work. Without this commitment to care, the project cannot move forward. When a survivor chooses to share their testimony, they are not simply imparting information but are engaging in a relationship that depends on mutual respect, empathy, and responsibility. It is our greatest responsibility as a project to ensure that we honour the trust given to us by the survivors who choose to participate, and that every scholar, artist, and filmmaker associated with the SCVN upholds this priority.
We affirm the value of human life and of human community and condemn all violations of human rights.
Please connect with us and let us know how we can be here for you – you are not alone.
Contact: Charlotte Schallié at schallie@uvic.ca
Stories have the power to connect us and to remind us of the experiences we hold in common. The SCVN project is grounded in drawing and graphic novels as a means of sharing stories, forming better relationships between researchers and survivors, and developing empathy in our communities.