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May 2018

  •  I am constantly looking for exciting projects by women artists and this one caught my eye!

    by Mitko May 17, 2018
    May 17, 2018

    Born in Kenya, Wangechi Mutu is best known for her collage work that explores the female body through art, using it as a canvas to depict how femininity is perceived …

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  • Crisis in Gaza!

    by Mitko May 15, 2018
    May 15, 2018

    We’re standing in solidarity with Palestinians as they face immense violence from Israeli forces: At least 55 Palestinians have been killed and more than 2,700 others injured as the Israeli …

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  • We had 3 amazing screenings in Lesotho and one of them was in Morija, with students!! Thanks to The Hub for hosting us!!

    by Mitko May 15, 2018
    May 15, 2018

    “One year ago film maker and activist Iara Lee reached out to us about screening her films in Lesotho. This week her films Cultures of Resistance and Burkinabè Rising: the …

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  • Check out our film Wantoks: Dance of Resilience in Melanesia to learn more about the fight for self-determination in West Papua.

    by Mitko May 14, 2018
    May 14, 2018

    20 years ago last week, almost 80% of East Timorese voted for independence from Indonesia. Today, the struggle against Indonesian occupation of West Papua continues!! And you can read more …

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  • LESOTHO!!! We are here and have one final screening tomorrow in Morija. Come if you can, its at The Hub!!

    by Mitko May 11, 2018
    May 11, 2018

    The HUB – May 12 – Burkinabè Rising @ 2pm While we are here, we are shooting a short film and looking to connect to all kinds of artists and …

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  • Just screened one of our Cultures of Resistance shorts with our friends at the SHORT SCREENS FEST, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo!

    by Mitko May 10, 2018
    May 10, 2018

    We have many shorts produced by Cultures of Resistance, and this one about Lexxus Legal highlights the rapper’s influence on his community. Check out all the films produced by Cultures …

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  • The UK Labour Party just voted to recognize the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homeland!!

    by Mitko May 9, 2018
    May 9, 2018

    “‘Labour Party members have said in one voice to the Palestinian people – we stand with you in your fight for justice,’ [Palestine Solidarity Campaign] director Ben Jamal stated. “What …

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  • After 20 hours of traveling, I have finally arrived at MASERU!!

    by Mitko May 9, 2018
    May 9, 2018

    It is a beautiful city in LESOTHO, surrounded by rolling hills and the beautiful caledon river!! So excited to be bringing my films “cultures of resistance” and Burkinabè Rising: the …

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  • Leaving ecstatic!! Next stop, LESOTHO!

    by Mitko May 8, 2018
    May 8, 2018

    From BELGIUM: just finished up in LEUVEN at the Afrika FilmFestival – an amazing experience: full house opening night, awesome films during the fest, and closing night with UNESCO awards …

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  • From ZURICH

    by Mitko May 7, 2018
    May 7, 2018

    Showed our film against MOROCCAN occupation of WESTERN SAHARA. Was so happy to see Sahrawis attend wearing their proud-to-be-sahrawi traditional outfits . the MOROCCAN gov has been soooo upset with …

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Iara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network, an organization that promotes global solidarity and connects and supports agitators, educators, farmers, and artists to build a more just and peaceful world through creative resistance and nonviolent action!

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Iara LeeIara Lee, a Brazilian of Korean descent, is an activist, filmmaker, and founder/director of the Cultures of Resistance Network, an organization that promotes global solidarity and connects and supports agitators, educators, farmers, and artists to build a more just and peaceful world through creative resistance and nonviolent action! Read more here.

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  • stunning art by Imad Qusay, one more recipient of our @culturesofresistance Creative Activism Awards!
  • my new siberian friend who is a brazilian portuguese speaker!
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  • today my new, scholar friends gave me a full lesson on Buryat Buddhism…

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    • Cultures of Resistance Network
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