Clinical Psychologist Cebeci, one of the Coordinators of Psychologists for Palestine, made important assessments on the traumas experienced after the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the effects of the ongoing genocide in Gaza on the victims, and preventing the transfer of trauma between generations.
Cebeci emphasized that people who witnessed the Srebrenica genocide at the end of the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced deep traumas, and stated that similar sufferings are being repeated in Gaza today. Cebeci, who stated that traumas are likened to emotional wounds that deeply wound the soul, drew attention to the fact that these wounds can be overcome by intervention, according to their depth and seriousness.
Psychologist Cebeci emphasized the importance of providing social support and a safe environment to overcome genocide traumas, showing that traumas can last for many years. He also stated that the unemployment problem in Bosnia and Herzegovina forces people to migrate to Europe and that work, education and cultural activities within the country should be developed.
Cebeci emphasized that in order to prevent the genocide traumas experienced in Srebrenica and Gaza from being passed on to new generations, international trauma management and prevention efforts should be carried out, and underlined that the perpetrators of the genocide should be punished and rehabilitated.
Cebeci stated that basic needs must be met in order to overcome the trauma of genocide, and pointed out the importance of the social environment and that feeling in a safe environment can make it easier to overcome trauma. He also stated that the impunity of the perpetrators of genocide can trigger traumas and that it is necessary to prevent the transfer of traumas to new generations.
| Subject | Important points |
|---|---|
| Genocide Trauma | Cebeci stated that genocide traumas have deep and long-lasting effects. |
| International Cooperation | He emphasized that international studies should be carried out to manage trauma and prevent its transmission. |
| Social support | He drew attention to the importance of providing social support to individuals experiencing trauma. |
| Punishment and Rehabilitation | He stated that punishing and rehabilitating the perpetrators of genocide could help overcome trauma. |
