The Oslo Freedom Forum: Dawn of a New Arab World

 

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) today releases the first set of videos from the 2011 Oslo Freedom Forum.  Engaging and provocative presentations and panel discussions are now available via YouTube.   HRF invites viewers to share these videos with friends, create discussions in the comment sections, and embed them wherever possible.  

  Justin Hardy - Healing Kashmir

The first set of set of videos includes nine discussions from this year’s conference:

• A panel discussion exploring the 'Dawn of a New Arab World,' featuring voices from Libya, Tunisia, Sudan, and Bahrain, and moderated by BBC correspondent Philippa Thomas, with a special introduction by Egyptian internet activist Wael Ghonim. 
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• Ghanaian economist George Ayittey on 'Defeating Dictators' 
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• Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams on 'Why Peace is About Action, Not Kumbaya' 
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• Palestinian doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish on 'How to Transcend Hate' 

 Jody Williams - The Power of One

 

 

The full program will be released over the next two weeks, including talks and conversations from Mona Eltahawy, Shirin Ebadi, Alejandro Toledo, Zoya Phan, Leymah Gbowee, Barbara Demick, James Fallon and Belisario Betancur. Updates and announcements will also be shared on Twitter and Facebook.

 Maryam al-Khawaja - Dawn of a New Arab World

Talks from the 2009 and 2010 conferences are live at www.OsloFreedomForum.com—including speeches from Elie Wiesel, Yoani Sánchez, Benjamin Skinner, Kasha Jacqueline, and Julian Assange.

 Thomas Glave - Ending Anti-Gay Violence in Jamaica

Founded to address today’s most challenging humanitarian issues, the Oslo Freedom Forum brings some of the world’s most remarkable individuals together from academia, advocacy, business, media, politics, social entrepreneurship, and technology to collaborate on how best to make an impact on the world around them.   

 Mona Eltahawy - Evolution of Censorship

About The Oslo Freedom Forum 

The Oslo Freedom Forum was founded in 2009, by HRF to bring humanitarian issues to the top of the global agenda.  The three-day annual forum highlights the stories of human rights advocates from around the world through engaging presentations in order to raise awareness, bring focus to closed societies, prompt inspired discussion, and empower an international community to affect change. 

 Wael Ghonim presents live from Cairo via satellite

 John Peder Egenæs of Amnesty International Norway

Oslo Freedom Forum

Global media liaison:

Martha Pulido
Office: +1 212 377 358
Mobile: +1 646 441 1468
Martha.Pulido@evins.com

 

Occupation and Resistance! Anthology

We are seeking submissions (writings, artworks and photographs) by artists and writers who live under Occupied Rule in Occupied Lands (such as Palestine, Kashmir, Tibet, Afghanistan, Iraq, etc)

What is the PROJECT?

Occupation And Resistance (working title) is an ANTHOLOGY of writings (non-fiction and fiction), artworks, and photos, by artists living in occupied lands, intended for electronic publication by Artists Against Apartheid.


WHY?

To promote the art and culture of artists, writers, photographers in Occupied Lands, that are otherwise ignored and shunned by the Western mainstream media. We will promote the AAA anthology across the global media landscape and bring increased exposure for artists, writers and civilians living under both foreign and domestic military occupation.


REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSIONS:


Artist or writer or photographer MUST live in Occupied Lands (such as Palestine, Kashmir, Chechnya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Tibet, etc), not as a transient resident.

Written pieces may be fiction or non-fiction as the medium of publication will be a printable PDF, written and visual artworks of all kinds are welcomed. All written pieces must be submitted in English only. (please contact us if you need help finding a translator, we can try.)


HOW CAN I SUBMIT?

We will accept creative submissions via: anthology@artistsagainstapartheid.org. If you are sending large files (over 10MB), please use a service like www.filesanywhere.com or www.sendspace.com to upload your files and send a link. We will acknowledge receipt of all submissions, so please follow up if you have not received a response within one week.


The deadline for submission is August 1st 2011.

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ARTISTS AGAINST APARTHEID

Gaza Freedom Flotilla II: Stay Human: Artists NEEDED From Africa, Asia, Latin America

Artists are sought from Africa, Asia and Latin America to join the 2nd Flotilla to Gaza.

Over 300,000 people have applied for the 500 available slots on the upcoming Gaza Freedom Flotilla II.  We want as diverse a group as possible, and are still taking applications from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.   

If you want to join others in this act of global nonviolent civil disobedience, email info@culturesofresistance.org and make the case for why you should be selected to come aboard.

FREEDOM FLOTILLA 2 departs from Istanbul Turkey between June 25-27.

Submit artwork to the Artists Against Apartheid Occupation and Resistance Anthology

Artists Against Apartheid is an international alliance committed to Equal Rights and Justice, and the elimination of apartheid in our world. 

Artists interested in joining the alliance please click here.

 

RUMBLE to Break the Silence: Bike run to expose domestic violence.

The 1st annual "RUMBLE To Break the Silence" motorcycle run and festival is to bring awareness to domestic violence.  "Abuse occurs with men and women and does not just encompass physical violence", Suzanne Perry, of Orchard Park Music House [501c3] stated, "Abuse is control, and control crosses the lines of gender, color, creed and profession."

The EVENT:

• Saturday, June 11th
• Ulrich City Center
• 45 Main Street
• Lockport, NY
• $5 admission 
• Children 10 and under FREE

 

OP Music House, coordinator of festival, creates music events to bring people together for awareness.  Suzanne was abused for 22 years and has gained her freedom back. She teaches that abuse can happen to anyone, educates on warning signs, and informs that there is help. 

The Brothers of the Road conducts charity bike runs and coordinated: "RUMBLE."  They are leading the bike run portion of the day. The Run starts and ends at the Ulrich Center, stopping at Water Street Landing and the Wilson Boat House. Bike Registration starts at 9:30am, $5 passenger, $10 single rider. Roll out 11-2 pm. Go HERE For Bike Registration.

This family-friendly event starts at 2pm with children's face painting, food, games, crafts, prizes and raffles followed with live music by Your Loving X and 100 Proof Justice.  

Sponsors include:  Stylin Tattoo Mobile Unit, Chilly Billy's Ice Cream, and Frickin Wicked Brand Clothing with DieDarlingRadio. 

Vendor Forms HERE.  

Donations HERE.

Proceeds to purchase a mobile office to be utilized on tour across the United States for the "EXPOSURE Tour." 

 

"RUMBLE to Break the Silence" is a registered Annual National Domestic Violence Awareness Event.

Stay Tuned for the 2nd EXPOSURE Concert: July 29-31 at Club Paradise in Blasdell, NY.

"Because Love Shouldn't Hurt."