Item Archive: human rights
All items pertaining to human rights
Joint NGO Statement: States break silence to condemn Egypt’s abuses at UN rights body
AR joins international NGOs and Finnish-led coalition of states in condemning systematic human rights violations in Egypt March 12, 2021 Earlier today, the Finnish Ambassador to the UN in Geneva delivered a joint statement on behalf of 31 countries urging … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns, NEWS
Tagged #FreeMustafaGamal, #HRC46, #prisonersofbalaha, #الحرية_للمعتقلين, advocacy, AR, Artists at Risk (AR), arts, Campaigns, culture, democracy, European Union, Free Galal, free speech, freedom, freedom from torture, freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freegalal, human rights, perpetuum mobile, Policy, statement
PRESS: REPRESSIÓ Marita Muukkonen i Ivor Stodolsky, codirectores d’Artistes en Risc “Els creadors han de poder presentar obres controvertides sense que els tribunals els amenacin”, in Directa
Source: Directa.cat ENGLISH interview questions Please also use your favourite auto-translate tool to also read original text as published in Catalan below, which includes the story of Lisa Fittko’s work in the Resistance Movement against Nazism in the Second World … Continue reading
Posted in NEWS, Press Reports
Tagged #artistsatrisk, activism, AR, Catalan rap, Catalonia, freedom of expression, freedom of speech, Gag law, human rights, Pablo Hasél, spain
#RISKANDREBELLION PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PROGRAMME! Click here to find information about each participant. Watch the full 7-hour #RiskandRebellion Symposium and Concert on YouTube! The #RiskandRebellion programme is out. Check it for details of each CHAPTER, participant and/or musical, activist or … Continue reading
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Tagged #artistsatrisk, #prisonersofbalaha, #TSQ2, activism, AR, art, artists at risk, Artists at Risk (AR), artists at risk symposium, dissident, galal el-behairy, human rights, live, perpetual mobile, pm, Politics, RiskandRebellion, symposium
Open Letter: European Democracy Action Plan
September 14, 2020 This open letter is being submitted in response to the public consultation launched by the European Commission on the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP). We, the undersigned, welcome the initiative to develop a European Democracy Action Plan … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns, NEWS
Tagged advocacy, AR, Artists at Risk (AR), arts, Campaigns, culture, democracy, eu, European Union, freedom, freedom of expression, freedom of speech, human rights, open letter, perpetuum mobile, Policy, Policy recommendations
PRESS: Vasemmiston olisi reagoitava voimakkaammin islamismiin, vaatii Suomeen muuttanut pilapiirtäjä, Kianoush Ramezani by Voima
SOURCE: Voima Ilona Iida Simes 04.09.2020 PRESS TEXT: Vasemmiston olisi reagoitava voimakkaammin islamismiin, vaatii Suomeen muuttanut pilapiirtäjä, Kianoush Ramezani Maailmankuulu poliittinen pilapiirtäjä, iranilaissyntyinen Kianoush Ramezani varoittaa Eurooppaa demokratian murenemisesta ja ihmisoikeuksien polkemisesta. Ikuinen kuningas. Sitä tarkoittaa Kianoush-etunimi muinaisen persian … Continue reading
Posted in NEWS, Press Reports
Tagged #artistsatrisk, activism, alliancesforartatrisk, cooperation, freedom of expression, freedom of speech, human rights, Iran
Hietsun Paviljonki welcomes Artists at Risk (AR)
The new AR Studio, Event and Workshop space for AR-Residents on Hietaranta Beach in Helsinki. Artists at Risk (AR) is delighted to be joining the community at Hietsun Paviljonki in Helsinki, with the use of a studio and a workshop … Continue reading
PRESS: THE BIGGER PICTURE ARTISTS AT RISK by Gillian Jakab
SOURCE: Gagosian Gillian Jakab 09.06.2020 PRESS TEXT: THE BIGGER PICTURE ARTISTS AT RISK Artists at Risk (AR) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates the secure passage of persecuted artists and welcomes them in safe-haven residencies around the world. But … Continue reading
Mustafa Gamal to be released from pre-trial detention
Artists at Risk (AR) is delighted to hear that Mustafa Gamal is to be released from pre-trial detention. Following a concerted campaign for his release, led by AR and partners, the Public Prosecution Office announced at the beginning of June … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns
Tagged #prisonersofbalaha, artists at risk, freedom of expression, galal el-behairy, human rights, Mustafa Gamal
AR-Resident Ibrahim Jawabreh
Ibrahim Jawabreh is a visual artist born in the refugee camp of Arroub, Palestine. After graduating in Fine Arts at Al-Quds University (Abu Dis), he started to develop his ideas in different art forms, including painting, graphic design, video art, … Continue reading
Posted in AR Covid-19 Emergency Fund, AR-Artist Bios, Map
Tagged #aralumnus, artists at risk, freedom of expression, human rights, Ibrahim Jawabreh, Palestine
Welcoming Artists at Risk (AR) Resident Ibrahim Jawabreh
Artists at Risk (AR) is delighted to welcome Palestinian artist Ibrahim Jawabreh as an AR-Resident. This short-term residency is funded by the AR Covid-19 Emergency Fund, created to support artists at risk who face threats to their freedom or safety … Continue reading