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Safe, But Not Silent: How ICORN helps persecuted writers
04/23/2014 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free
Safe, But Not Silent: How ICORN helps persecuted writers
A public talk by Helge Lunde, Executive Director of the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN)
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Helge Lunde, executive director of the International Cities of Refuge Network, will discuss the significant work his organization performs to aid writers facing political threats and persecution. The Guild Complex’s guest artists Manal Al Sheikh and Mazen Maarouf, featured in Voices of Protest, both benefited from the services of ICORN. As part of his address, Mr. Lunde will share the history and need for ICORN, tell stories of affected artists, and invite Chicago to become an International City of Refuge. There will be a question-and-answer period after the talk, followed by a reception with the artists.
Voices of Protest is generously funded by a grant from the MacArthur Foundation’s International Connections Fund. Related April programs are co-sponsored by Facets Multi-Media, Al Jazeera America, Words Without Borders, HotHouse, and the National Writers Union-Chicago Chapter.
This talk is co-presented with Silk Road Rising.
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