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Freemuse and P24 devastated about reports of Grup Yorum’s member Helin Bölek’s death
Grup Yorum’s singer Helin Bölek has died on the 288th day of her hunger strike.
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Freemuse and P24 devastated about reports of Grup Yorum’s member Helin Bölek’s death
Grup Yorum’s singer Helin Bölek has died on the 288th day of her hunger strike.
According to the Grup Yorum Solidarity Committee, the members on hunger strike have stated the following demands:
- Grup Yorum’s members be released, and the cases be dropped
- police raids be ended in the İdil Cultural Centre in [iOkmeydanı, İstanbul], that was raided for 10 times in 2 years
- the removal of the wanted ‘terrorist lists’ of the Ministry of Interior upon Grup Yorum’s members and sympathizers.
-the removal of the ban on concerts and venues to Grup
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#ArtisticFreedomEurope #freearteurope
Freemuse and P24 devastated about reports of Grup Yorum’s member Helin Bölek’s death
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Grup Yorum’s singer Helin Bölek has died on the 288th day of her hunger strike.Registrations are now open!
To celebrate World Art Day and the launch the State of Artistic Freedom 2020 report, together with Unesco Sverige, Konstnärernas Riksorganisation and Kulturrådet, we will be holding a digital breakfast seminar to discuss the current state of artistic freedom globally.
For more information and registration visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/world-art-day-state-of-artistic-freedom-2020-report-launch-tickets-100805124842
The state of artistic freedom is in a critical state. On World Art Day, we invite you to join the conversation about the state of art and culture, its challenges and how together we can improve the right to freedom of artistic expression for all.
World Art Day - State of Artistic Freedom 2020 Report Launch
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To celebrate World Art Day 2020, we launch the State of Artistic Freedom Report and discuss the current state for arts and culture in 2020.
.ZK/U - Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik's call for residencies that will take place between late 2020 till mid-2022
In the context of its art and research residency program, ZK/U – Center for Art and Urbanistics Berlin offers a ‘living & working’ space for artists, scholars, practitioners and professionals of various fields whose practice relates to the exploration and questioning of urban reality.
Apply until 23 April 2020!
Read more on how to apply www.zku-berlin.org/residency/
www.zku-berlin.org
The ZK/U Berlin Residency Program proposes a platform for cross-disciplinary exchange between artists, scholars and practitioners that fosters both short term and long term ties.UPDATE: During the hearing held on 16 March 2020, Yulia Tsvetanova was released from house arrest.
She still faces charges of pornography (Criminal Code article 242.3).
#postkodeffekten #projectforchange #stateofartisticfreedom #artisticfreedomeurope
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Freemuse joins the global human rights community call for the release of the Russian artist.
Read the full statement: freemuse.org/news/urgent-call-for-immediate-release-of-prisoner-of-conscience-yulia-tsvetkova/
Norwegian Helsinki Committee CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENDERS Amnesty International Norway FRI - Foreningen for kjønns- og seksualitetsmangfold Human Rights House Foundation
International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR)
Skeiv Verden RFSL ARTICLE 19
Urgent Call for Immediate Release of Prisoner of Conscience Yulia Tsvetkova
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Tsvetkova has reported persecutions and harassment as a result of her activism, drama, and artistic activities. This most recent case against her was initiated in October 2019 and she has been under house arrest since 22 November.
Freemuse and @P24Punto24 devastated about reports of
@Grup_YORUM’s member #HelinBölek’s death
#GrupYorum’s #singer Helin Bölek has died on the 288th day of her hunger strike.
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#ArtisticFreedomEurope #freearteurope
Our demands were never that difficult to meet.
Helin Bölek, a revolutionary leftist musician, has died on day 288 of her hunger strike.
As we collectively shift online in isolation, what does this mean for the state of #artisticfreedom? In some countries: mass surveillance & #censorship. In others: more losses to #civilsociety & #culturalspace. #artisticfreedomeurope #projectforchange
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It's of outmost importance that emergency measures are not at the expense of our fundamental principles and values. Democracy cannot work without free and independent media. Respect of freedom of expression and legal certainty are essential in these uncertain times.
.@SweOECDUNESCO, @Freemuse98, @konstnarerna
and @Kulturrdet invite you to a digital seminar discussing the #stateofartisticfreedom through a #paneldiscussion with sector leaders, artists and #musicalperformance, followed by the SAF2020 report.
Join the conversation #WADxSAF20
In the context of its #art and research #residencyprogram, @zkuberlin offers a ‘living & working’ space for #artists, #scholars, practitioners and #professionals of various fields.
Apply until 23 April 2020!
Residency - ZK/U Berlin
The ZK/U Berlin Residency Program proposes a platform for cross-disciplinary exchange between artists, scholars and practitioners that fosters both sh...
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French #singer @HoshiOfficial has received numerous threats on #socialmedia platforms after she #kissed one of her #dancers during the #performance of #AmourCensure on 14 February 2020.
France: Artist targeted over a kiss during the performance
French singer Hoshi has received numerous threats on social media platforms after she kissed one of her dancers during the performance of Amour Censur...
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.#Freemuse is pleased to announce a start of a new #collaboration with Shouts (@shoutingmusic) 🔴
Freemuse and Shouts's first cooperated on the #interview of #Zimbabwean #musician Cris Gera (@ceegeemusik).
Freemuse x Shouts Artist’s Voice: Zimbabwean musician Cris Gera
Artist’s Voice is a collaboration between Freemuse and Shouts – Music from the Rooftops! The collaboration aims to provide a platform f...
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#EU Action Plan on #HumanRights just published recognising the shrinking space for civil society and challenges to democracy globally. We call on the EU to address rising intimidation of and threats to artists. Read more , #freearteurope
Artistic Freedom Europe - Freemuse
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The trial against #writer, #poet and performance artist #SawWai and two other #activists started on 20 January in the Kawthaung Township Court in #Myanmar on charges of violation of #Section505(a) of the Penal Code.
Myanmar: Writer trialled for denouncing the military
The trial against writer Saw Wai and two other activists started on charges of violation of Section 505(a) of the Penal Code.
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.#Freemuse is currently looking for a #Campaigner based in #Oslo.
👉https://t.co/AJUtf5blAm
Deadline for applications: 13 April 2020
Are you interested in freedom of #artisticexpression?
#Freemuse is hiring!
We are currently looking for a Programme Development Coordinator based in Copenhagen, Oslo, Brussels or London.
👉https://t.co/lG7G7uscJ1
The deadline for applications is 31 March 2020 at 1 pm CET.
Swedish #publisher of Chinese origin #GuiMinhai was sentenced to ten years in prison by the court of Ningbo in #China on the charge of “providing intelligence” abroad.
He will additionally be deprived of #politicalrights for five years.
China: Publisher sentenced to ten years in prison for 'providing intelligence' abroad
Swedish publisher of Chinese origin Gui Minhai was sentenced to ten years in prison in China on the charge of “providing intelligence” abr...
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Alarming news this morning as #GrupYorum states:
“Good morning friends,
Unfortunately this night the house where Helin and Ibrahim stay was attacked and they kidnapped Helin and Ibrahim.
They are at the hospital.
It seems they will be force-fed.”
https://t.co/xLYdqaAk0X
It is against international law to force feed those on hunger strike.
The Turkish authorities have kidnapped two hunger striking musicians and will now force feed them!
The authorities must not forced feed the Grup Yorum members!
It will lead to permanent damage and is against international law!
Happy #IWD2020 from the #StedelijkMuseum in Amsterdam! We’re here with @mamacash for their #IWD Feminist Festival.
Follow us on Instagram @freemuse.98 for a closer look at today’s activities
Today #MusicFreedomDay in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe with @NhimbeTrust!
Find out more about the global event here: Music Freedom Day 2020 and join us in the social media campaign this week by posting on #MusicFreedomDay #MusicFreedomDay2020 #Artacrossborders #freedomofartisticexpression
On 20 February, Governor of Mecca in #SaudiArabia, Prince Khaled bin Faisal ordered authorities to arrest a female #rapper #AsayelSlay for the #rapsong "Mecca Girl."
Officials order arrest of a female rapper because of her song glorifying women
Governor of Mecca Prince Khaled bin Faisal ordered authorities to arrest a female rapper, Asayel Slay for releasing the rap song Mecca Girl.
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.@UN_SPExperts highlight that the counter-terrorism laws are targeting "the legitimate activities of political opposition, critics, dissidents, civil society, human rights defenders, lawyers, religious clerics, bloggers, artists, musicians and others."
Many #MusicFreedomDay celebrations are still happening this week, as the @Bahgagaband concert at @Darb1718 in Cairo, Egypt tonight!
Join us in the social media campaign this week by posting on #MusicFreedomDay #MusicFreedomDay2020 #Artacrossborders #freedomofartisticexpression!
Don’t miss out on this event on Saturday, hosted by Nhimbe Trust to celebrate #MusicFreedomDay2020! #MusicFreedomDay
