From Incarceration to Erasure: Palestinian Prisoners in the Architecture of Genocide, Apartheid, and Torture

This symposium, held in commemoration of Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, examines the central role of incarceration within broader structures of apartheid, torture, and genocide. It explores how mass detention, administrative imprisonment, and recent legal developments reflect a shift from control toward systemic erasure, while also highlighting Palestinian resilience through the concept of sumud. Bringing together legal, political, and lived perspectives, the symposium aims to deepen critical understanding and foster solidarity.