Photo : Amnesty international, Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam, Les Amis de Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam
Screening and debate around the film “Oasis of Peace” by Henri Poulain
Amnesty International Paris 15 and the association The Friends of Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam invite you to a screening and debate to discover this village that has promoted coexistence and peace for over 40 years.
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar (Paris 15th)
About
Founded in the 70s, Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam is a village located halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, where Jews and Palestinians, all Israelis, live in equal numbers.
To discover this unique model of coexistence and hope, the screening of excerpts from the documentary Oasis of Peace by Henri Poulain and other testimonies from Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam will be followed by a discussion with:
- Véronique Hayem, Secretary General and Communications Officer for the French Friends of NSWAS association
- Marie Edith Douillard, member of Amnesty International Paris Latin Quarter and the French Friends of NSWAS association
- and Emmanuelle de Verdilhac, head of the local Amnesty International group
In partnership with Amnesty International Paris 15th and the Association of French Friends of Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam.
Thursday, December 3 at 7 PM
Auditorium (-1)
Registration required starting November 3 at billetweb.fr/pro/agendayourcenar or with the librarians
Our take on this event
Discover the inspiring story of a unique village where Jewish and Palestinian families have built a shared life based on mutual respect. This screening offers a powerful glimpse into a rare model of coexistence, followed by an insightful discussion with those actively supporting this vision of peace.
Discover the inspiring social model of Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam through the documentary Oasis de Paix by Henri Poulain. On Thursday, December 3, 2026, the Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar hosts a screening and discussion exploring this village where Jewish and Palestinian citizens live together in Israel. Through film excerpts and firsthand testimonies, the evening offers a deep dive into coexistence and peacebuilding. This event is open to adults aged 18 and over. While admission is free, please note that advance registration is mandatory, either through the library staff or the online booking platform, to secure your seat in the auditorium.
Join us at the Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar in Paris's 15th arrondissement for an insightful evening regarding the documentary Oasis de Paix. Running from 19:00 to 21:00 on December 3, 2026, the event takes place in the basement auditorium. The program features a screening of key documentary segments followed by a panel discussion concerning life in the village of Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam.
The discussion panel includes Véronique Hayem, representing the French Friends of NSWAS, alongside Marie Edith Douillard and Emmanuelle de Verdilhac from Amnesty International. Their collaboration highlights the partnership between Amnesty International Paris 15e and the Association des Amis Français de Neve Shalom-Wahat as Salam.
This presentation is intended for an adult audience (18+). The venue is fully equipped to welcome all guests, offering wheelchair access as well as accommodations for visually impaired visitors and those with cognitive disabilities. Registration for the event opens on November 3, and booking is required for all attendees.
