International support for non-governmental organizations at No. 6 Metelkova Street in Ljubljana, Slovenia

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#201

I support the whole cultural field in Ljublana. If we dont have culture we dont have anything. Quality that arises from these communities of art and culture are more important now then ever, cause of this global pandemic. It has been my privilege to cooperate with multiple international projects with great results with the curators that are based in No. 6 Metelkova Street, Ljubljana. Its important to keep these places alive where different art genres are meeting and combining knowledge without boundries. -Kari Kola- Light Artist

Kari Kola (Joensuu, 2020-10-28)

#207

Metelkova is an essential cultural space that supports the arts, culture, and community connections that Ljubljana is recognized by people all over the world. As Canadian tourists, we had heard about Metelkova long before we were invited to perform there as artists. As tourists, the experience around Metelkova was incredible, we witnessed a large and vibrant arts community and it encouraged us to extend our visits in Ljubljana for longer periods of time. In particular, we had planned for vacations to Ljubljana because of the vibrant arts culture we experienced. I feel that without Metelkova creating these community connections, we would lose the ability and opportunity to engage with the city on a deeper level.

As an arts administrator in Canada, I wish we had spaces like this, so I strongly suggest not losing this important cultural space.

Anju Singh (Vancouver, 2020-10-28)

#219

Such cultural hub should be preserved and cherish. Having work with Strip Core and Forum Ljubljana on a few editions of Light Guerillas, I know how great their work and involvement are.

marc langlois (Montréal, 2020-10-28)

#221

It is important to support creative organisations. Please allow the building occupants to stay working.

Craig Morrison (pentrecwrt, 2020-10-28)

#222

Egalite fraternite liberte

Tomaž Dernovšek (Spodnji Hotič, 2020-10-28)

#239

I'm sigining because these institutions develop and produce excelent cultural and social projects with international impact and most of all with incredible impact on the local communities.

Nuno Maya (Lisbon, 2020-10-28)

#245

Have been interacting from Canada with cultural NGO's based at No. 6 Metelkova Street, and had the chance to visit twice. The productivity of the various groups is immense and dependent on their access to appropriate spaces.

Alexandre Burton (Montréal, 2020-10-28)

#246

IT is necessary to have culture activities

Volkmar Müller (Cologne, 2020-10-28)

#255

I support the work of the Metelkova community of non-governmental artistic organizations and individuals.

Kathy Rae Huffman (Oxnard. CA, 2020-10-29)

#257

I lived and worked in Ljubljana and experienced, how rich, unique and important the art and cultural scene at Metelkova was. It also plays an important role internationally, inspiring and influencing many people and thoughts.

Prof. Dr. Elise v. Bernstorff (Braunschweig, 2020-10-29)

#265

The Peace Institute is a member of the EAPN Slovenia, and EAPN stands in solidarity with our members, and members of our members.

This eviction represents an attack on organised civil society and must be resisted.

Leo Williams (Brussels, 2020-10-29)

#267

In a time when covid-19, poverty and exclusion are threatening our democracies and economies, we need more than ever a strong civic society, build by NGO's.
Jo Bothmer, president of the Foundation Steun, Netherlands

Jo Bothmer (Ulicoten, 2020-10-29)

#274

There is no need to explain why this petition needs to be signed

Marko Bolkovic (Liznjan, 2020-10-29)

#276

We should be fostering these kind of organisations. Not hindering them. They are part of the solutions you need for tackling poverty issues.
This is terible what you have done!
We hope you come back on your desision.

Quinta Ansem (Borger Odoorn, 2020-10-29)

#278

We know Metelkova as a crative and wonderfull place and have been working with several non-governmental organizations.
Spaces like this are rare but essential for our democratic life and civic engagement. We digned this petition to express our support for civil society and independent culture in Slovenia.

Helmut Peissl (Vienna, 2020-10-29)

#284

I am for Culture

carole purnelle (sintra, 2020-10-29)

#285

Podrška iz Beograda!

Luka Knezevic Strika (Belgrade, 2020-10-29)

#286

Stop attacking civil society and independent culture in Slovenia!!!!

Petar Markovic (Belgrade, 2020-10-29)

#296

All support must be given so that we can fight poverty together

Jürgen Schneider (Stadthagen, 2020-10-29)

#301

We have to support and protect spaces of free thought and culture.

Sanja Krsmanovic Tasic (Beograd, 2020-10-29)

#306

The cultural area of Metelkova, the festival of Svetlobna Guerila and the Strip Core organisation are important pillars for the Cultural identity of Ljubljana and Slovenia as a whole. This place is unique in every respect. A rough diamond. Forced evacuation of this area would be a form of cultural suicide. I’m asking the Ministry or Culture to reconside, and to be loyal to your own title. Ljubljana without Metelkova is one step closer to becoming just another dead city. Creatives will leave. Please listen.

Daan Brinkmann (Amsterdam, 2020-10-29)

#309

I am signing this petition because I believe that every DEMOCRATIC society/government MUST SUPPORT, NOT OBSTRUCT the work of the non -governmental organizations because their work is meant to correct and reinforce the performance of the government.
Since I was part of one prominent Macedonian NGO for 15 years, from which 11 years spent under massive attacks from the previous government, I cordially stand with all the targeted Slovenian NGO's and their representatives.
They shall not pass!

Sonja Ismail (Skopje, 2020-10-29)

#320

We support the call on the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to stop attacking civil society and independent culture in Slovenia and to provide a free, safe and supportive environment for non-governmental organizations.

Bethany Archer (San Gwann, 2020-10-29)

#321

I'm always for freedom and solidarity against privatisation and stupidity.

Vesna Vesić Crnobrnja (Beograd, 2020-10-29)

#326

This space in necessary part of regional cultural scene.

Marija Rodić (Belgrade, 2020-10-29)

#349

Non-governmental organizations nowadays are more important than ever. Freedom of speech and culture are the core values of every country.

Greta Ramanauskaitė (Vilnius, 2020-10-29)

#353

I'm singing because I'm working in non governmental organization.

Ugnė Jonaitytė (Vilnius, 2020-10-29)

#360

Stand strong against right wing fascist and not allowing the silencing and the oppression of the people and civic organizations who are the core of Slovenian democratic society!

Elena Petrovska (Skopje, 2020-10-29)

#363

We support and stand in solidarity with the struggle for common spaces of freedom and communization.

Artan Sadiku (Skopje, 2020-10-29)

#369

I believe Metelkova is an essential part of the independent arts and culture scene in Ljubljana, but also in the Balkans. Each city aspires to create a similar environment.

Klelija Zivkovic (Skopje, 2020-10-29)

#373

I strongly support the petition. I have collaborated with Peace Institute in EU projects. They do an excellent work!

Prof. Beata Kowalska (Kraków, 2020-10-29)

#378

I spent some nice times there

Daria Tommasi (Trieste, 2020-10-29)

#398

I'm signing because, I believe places like no. 6 Metelkova are essential for development of critical and self-conscious society.

Domininkas Kuncinas (Vilnius, 2020-10-29)



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