Handicap International and Brussels Diplomatic Academy (VUB) are organizing on Thursday, November 14, 2024 a free screening of the award-winning documentary 'For Sama'. The film shows the devastating impact of wars on innocent civilians. Bombing and shelling of towns, cities and other areas where civilians live has become a harrowing reality of modern conflict, inflicting untold suffering upon innocent civilians. As conflicts persist and intensify around the globe, the devastating impact of explosive weapons on civilian populations cannot be overstated. From densely packed urban neighbourhoods to bustling marketplaces, schools, and hospitals, no corner of civilian life remains untouched by the indiscriminate violence unleashed by explosive weapons. It is our imperative to shed light on the profound human cost and advocate for meaningful action to end the horrors inflicted upon innocent lives. Handicap International has been working towards strengthening the protection of civilians and essential civilian infrastructure in conflicts. With For Sama documentary, we want to show the reality captured while Syrian town of Aleppo was bombed and how it impacted thousands of civilians, particularly Waad and Hamza. The film screening will be followed by a discussion with Hamza al-Kateab (Syrian doctor and human rights activist) and Alma Taslidžan (Disarmament and Protection of Civilians Advocacy Manager at Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion)