The respondents in Mimetas 2022 survey are strong in proclaiming that their work contributes to the protection of artists and storytellers, and there is a very strong understanding of the relevance of human rights for the arts communities in the countries where our partners are active.
Given the very challenging context for free expression in East Africa, our long-term partner in Uganda, Bayimba, together with its regional partners, find it relevant and appropriate to invest in the revival of the spirit of artistic activism and advocacy to give hope and confidence within the working environment
Culture Resource/ Al Mawred continues to refine and adapt its programs to the current realities of the Arab region, characterized by closure of space for policy interventions and serious risks to free artistic expression and those who exercise it
By shear nature of its focus on the rights of Syrian artists, Ettijahat finds itself constantly exploring ways to provide protection to its artist community from risks resulting from forced displacement, vulnerable legal status in host countries, prosecution and challenges in entering the creative landscape of countries of refuge.
