Literature opens a window into the lives of others, bringing people closer together and uniting them against the violence of war. War itself produces stories that bind, and in retelling these tales we are reminded of our shared humanity.
Throughout history, communities have drawn strength from cultural and literary expressions of resistance to war. This has rewritten the literary landscape, particularly in Yemen, where the written word expresses the hopes and dreams of those whose lives have been shattered by war. Literature remains central to life, even if in the current crisis reading has fallen to the bottom of people’s priority lists.
In this episode, Dr. Abdul Qader Ba’Issa, Associate Professor of Literature and Literary Critique at the Arts and Humanities Faculty of Hadhramaut University, explores the impact of war on Yemen’s literary landscape.
Barda Podcast is a production of the Yemen Peace Forum (YPF), facilitated by the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies. One of the main objectives of YPF is to create a track II platform for civil society and youth, focusing on generating knowledge about Yemeni issues through local voices.
Barda Podcast highlights development and social projects and initiatives. It showcases local experiences of Yemeni youth and highlights their achievements. The podcast also introduces leading and inspiring role models from Yemeni young leaders who made a difference in their respective fields and professions, and particularly gives space to female role models and groups that are often excluded from discussion platforms.
