In Conversation with… Ghassan Abu-Sittah CANCELLED
Spoken Word
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Venue 12The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4 - Stand 3
- 12:00
- Aug 2
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Fair Pley / The Stand Comedy Club
- Warnings and additional info: None
- Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
British-Palestinian Associate Professor of Surgery. Worked at the Beirut Medical Center from 2011 until returning to UK in 2020. Published extensively on health consequences of prolonged conflict and war injuries. As a war surgeon, he has operated in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, South Lebanon and Gaza. He worked in Shifa Hospital and Al-Ahli-Baptist Hospital for 43 days during the conflict in Gaza. His evidence contributed to the South African submission to the International Court of Justice concerning the Gaza conflict. Trustee of UK Medical Aid for Palestinians. Elected Rector of University of Glasgow March 2024.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Stand 3 is accessible from the pavement with steps leading to a courtyard. The venue is situated in the basement part of the building. There are 15 steps in total with a 90 degree turn on a stone staircase with handrails. Once inside the Stand 3 has a further 3 steps indoors before leading to the main space. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers.
- Stairs: 11- 20
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
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