Item Archive: Iran
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PRESS: “A strand of hair showing from under a scarf or an unbuttoned tunic: how a small act can become resistance for women in Iran” by Helsingin Sanomat
Source: Helsingin Sanomat by Kristiina Sarasti, 16 May 2026, Link to original article: https://www.hs.fi/popkulttuuri/art-2000011978498.html Automated machine translation: A strand of hair showing from under a headscarf or an unbuttoned tunic: even a small act like this can be resistance for … Continue reading
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Tagged ar resident, authoritarian regime, freedom of expression, human rights, Iran, Safe Haven Helsinki
Farnaz Abdoli and Artists at Risk (AR) at the World Village Festival: Dressed to Resist in Iran
Farnaz Abdoli: Dressed to Resist in Iran Keynote at the World Village Festival 📍 Speaker’s Stage, Bio Rex, Mannerheimintie 22–24, Helsinki 🗓️ 16 May, 13:00–13:25 🎟️ Free Admission How can fashion become an act of defiance in a country where … Continue reading
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Tagged #artistsatrisk, AR, freedom of expression, Iran, Safe Haven Helsinki
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
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Tagged #artistsatrisk, activism, alliancesforartatrisk, cooperation, freedom of expression, freedom of speech, human rights, Iran