Aynura holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from her homeland Azerbaijan. In addition, she holds a master’s degree in political science and diplomacy, which she has acquired in Germany and Lithuania. Her faith in peace brought her to Switzerland, where she obtained a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Peace Research and Conflict Transformation. In addition to her academic education, Aynura has worked for governmental and non-governmental organizations such as communications moderators in the fields of migration and integration. In addition to her volunteer work at PlayforRights, she is working on a dissertation that she needs to complete a master’s degree at the University of Innsbruck (peace, development, security and international conflict transformation). aynura@playforrights.org

The Lebanese architect Jad El Khoury is a creative artists who combines in his work creativity and imagination with peacebuilding. He is the creator of PotatoNose, a whimsical character floating freely throughout a composition that reflects about community, dialogue and reconciliation. PotatoNose has become famous in Lebanon; especially in the areas still affected by the civil war that finished in 1990. Time to time, with the help of his arnes, he descend trhough the faciada of damaged buildings and drawing PotatoNose. His art highlights the violence perpetrated by bullets and missiles traces. He transform them in forms of art by adding a design and colour. jad@playforrights.org

Hojats is the founder of the Afghani music group ‘White Page’. His music group is known in Kabul and in other parts of Afghanistan especially for being one of the first rock bands in the country. While being in an international tour, police officers broke into their studio in Kabul. Being their life threatened, they decided to stay in Switzerland since 2014. White Page exposes in their lyrics and rhythms certain combinations of western styles with typical Afghani music elements. With their music, White Page aims at voice the voiceless, and reflect about the horror of war. White Page pretends to offer a different page after many black pages of war and terror; one new page which is about reconciliation through a music that raise awareness about the tragedy of war and the beauty of art. hojats@playforrights.org

Elpidio is an Italian lawyer with degree from the School of Law of the International University LUISS Guido Carli Rome. For years, he has been involved in national and international criminal law, leading cases involving family law, children rights and political crimes. Nowadays, Elpidio is qualified to practice the OPD (Office of Public Defence) in the Italian courts, in particular for migrants coming from war zones, Africa and Eastern Europe. His personal belief is that every lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide legal services for those who cannot afford it. In this regards, he provides pro bono advice ensuring access to justice for the disadvantaged and inmates, without cost or payment expectations. Talking about arts, he is passionate about storytelling and poetry. He is in charge of the legal procedures to establish in Volterra a peace education program under the supervision of playforrights. elpidio@playforrights.org

Victor Belinda is a talented tuba player. He holds a master degree in musical performances. Since his childhood, he has been engaged in different music groups. He is founder of ERROR 404, a group of musicians who raise awareness about human rights through music. Their motto is simple ‘when we play, everybody wants to dance and have a good time’. victor@playforrights.org