The F Word: Rehumanising the “Other” – Jo Berry

Rehumanising the “Other” – Jo Berry

Jo will create a safe space to explore empathy for those we resist understanding. She shares her journey of befriending the ex-combatant who killed her father—yet still struggles with listening to some people. Can we cultivate more curiosity in our lives? Join this thought-provoking exploration of human connection.

Jo Berry is the founder of the charity Building Bridges for Peace. After losing her father in a 1984 IRA bombing, she chose a path of reconciliation, forming an unprecedented dialogue with the ex-combatant responsible. Their story is documented in the BBC’s Facing the Enemy and featured in films like Beyond Right and Wrong and The Bomb.