Month of Solidarity with Political Prisoners
During the month of June the Month of Solidarity will take place in Amsterdam and The Hague. We cordially invite you for the opening of the program with the exhibition Faces of Russian Resistance Beursplein, Amsterdam, 28 May, 17.00 For the opening we expect the attendance of Evgenia Kara-Murza, a Russian human rights activist and wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza, twice-poisoned Russian opposition leader, imprisoned since 11 April 2022 for protesting the war against Ukraine.
"Month of Solidarity with Political Prisoners" is a dynamic initiative aimed at exposing the suppression of democracy and human rights in Russia under Putin's regime. Featuring exhibitions, discussions, and educational sessions in Amsterdam and The Hague, held from 1 June until 6 July, this program seeks to mobilise international support for Russian political prisoners. It addresses decades of political persecution and opposes state propaganda by showcasing the ongoing resistance in Russia and among the diaspora. By joining, participants can help advance transparency, justice, and democratic governance in Russia, challenging the authoritarian shadow cast by Putin's government.
Partners:
- Free Russia NL: Originating as a grassroots initiative, this foundation has evolved into a pivotal organisation that advocates for Russian-speaking democratic activists in the Netherlands, providing essential humanitarian and informational support.
- Faces of Russian Resistance: Documents and exhibits the lives and sacrifices of Russians who have dared to stand against tyranny, emphasising their stories to inspire global action.
- Team Navalny Netherlands: Focuses on sustaining the legacy of Alexei Navalny through advocacy for sanctions and support for Russian expatriates.
- Avtozak LIVE: Continues to track and report on political persecution in Russia, supporting legal defence efforts and maintaining a public database of injustices.
Program Highlights:
- 28 May: Exhibition "Faces of Russian Resistance". An in-depth look at individuals who have been imprisoned for their opposition to the regime, featuring multimedia presentations and personal stories. 17.00 - Beursplein, Amsterdam
- 4 June, Alexey Navalny's birthday - opening of the exhibition "Navalny" A photographic journey through Navalny's activism and the broader political landscape of resistance in Russia. The Hague, tba
- The Future of the Russian Orthodox Church: A critical examination of the Church's role in supporting the state's agenda, featuring dissenting voices from within the religious community. Date and location tba.
- 20 June: Book presentation "Voices of Russian Resistance". The book offers narratives from the front lines of resistance, compiled and introduced by prominent journalist Ilya Azar. Bookshop Pegasus, Amsterdam, time: tba.
- 20 June: Mediazona documentary film program attended by director Egor Isaev, followed by a Public session on Radical protest in conditions of war and dictatorship, looking further in resistance tactics., by Avtozak LIVE and Zona Solidarnosti 19.00 - Lab111, Amsterdam
- 23 June: Theatre reading of "Finist, The Bright Falcon” by Svetlana Petriychuk and music by Maria Nemtsova and Vitaly Vatulya, 14.00 - De Balie. More info and tickets here
- 29 June: Independent journalism in repressive conditions: public talk with journalist Pavel Kanygin, 19.00 - Waag Futurelab, Amsterdam
- 30 June: International rally in support of political prisoners in Russia, more info soon
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