The event at the United Nations Headquarters is bringing together renowned experts and artists, the event aims to raise awareness among UN Member States and civil society actors about the impact of emergency situations on writers and artists, as well as to call for enhanced coordination and comprehensive efforts to defend artistic freedom during crises
Tuesday, April 9
Speaking section: 4:30 - 6:00 pm EST
Performance and Reception: 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST
United Nations Headquarters
405 E 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
The discussion will build on UNESCO’s report Defending Creative Voices: Artists in Emergencies, learning from the Safety of Journalists, as well as on ARC’s publication, Art Is Power: 20 Artists on How They Fight for Justice and Inspire Change.
Deeyah Khan, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Artistic Freedom and Creativity and Norwegian-Pakistani filmmaker; DJ Switch, Nigerian musician and songwriter; Dinaw Mengestu, Ethiopian-American writer; Zarifa Adiba, Afghan violist and author; and Alexandra Xanthaki, UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights will participate in a panel discussion in support for enhanced protections to defend artists’ lives, livelihoods, and the right to free expression. The discussion is moderated by Julie Trebault, ARC Managing Director.
A reception will follow the event, featuring a performance by DJ Switch and a visit to the exhibition “Culture under Attack: Safeguarding Heritage in Emergency” (6:00pm- 8:00pm).
This event is co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations.
See more on the website of Artist at Risk Connection: Defending Creative Voices: Protection of Artists in Times of Emergencies — ARC (artistsatriskconnection.org)
