International support for non-governmental organizations at No. 6 Metelkova Street in Ljubljana, Slovenia
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#411
Been there, dug the vibe, played several concerts. It is a cultural place. Defining. Ljubljana should keep.Mirko Popov (Skopje, 2020-10-29)
#413
Support for non-governmental organizations at No. 6 Metelkova Street in Ljubljana, SloveniaViktor Kimov (Kavadarci, 2020-10-29)
#416
Metelkova is one of the few important spaces operating as a public common, a space for those made most vulnerable by the system - and as such, it is indeed clear why it is a threat to the governmental right-wing powers. Time to stand up to such fascist tactics!Lucija Mulalic (Zagreb, 2020-10-29)
#417
As a representative of the similar research institute having a status of NGO and working in a hostile environment, I feel solidarity and want to express my support!Olga Tkach (St. Petersburg, 2020-10-29)
#422
treba braniti preostale prostore slobode i društvenostiHana Kukučka (Novi Sad, 2020-10-29)
#423
I'm signing because I've been several times at Metelkova and always had a great time, nice people, cultural quality very good, really good music and I love this place. Moreover, it's a piece of history of Ljubljana. It's a crime and a great loss for everybody if it closes!Giulia Spanghero (Tarcento, 2020-10-29)
#425
I'm singing for three reasons. Many of these organisations have contributed over many years to the high international reputation Slovenia has in the cultural field. Secondly this decision will seriously weaken Ljubljana's bid for European Capital of Culture. Thirdly politicians should not directly make cultural decisions; a backwards step to the regimes before 1989/1992Steve Green (Valencia, 2020-10-29)
#435
I played thereenrico sartori (münchen, 2020-10-29)
#441
In November last year, I visited Ljubljana for the first time as a presenter during a conference there, and I instantly fell in love with Metelkova street. It satisfied many needs, from education to hub for meeting new people and giving support to those impoverished and marginalized in our society as well as bringing awareness and education to all the other social groups. Metelkova was one of the places I couldn't wait to talk about to people at home as we have only semblances of something remotely attempting to do the same thing. I believe that every city should be proud of having such a place, and the thought of it changing its primary purpose as a hub for all kinds of creative people saddens me.Nikola Jović (Novi Sad, 2020-10-30)
#446
Stop the destruction of civil society.martin Voorbij (Eindhoven, 2020-10-30)
#463
I suoprt non govement kulture centarJovan Jovic (Beograd, 2020-10-30)
#470
Metelkova is a point of reference for the culture in Ljubljana, in Slovenija, in Italy and EuropMoreno Miorelli (Topolò-Topolove, 2020-10-30)
#474
The companies/ NGOs and projects that have had Metelkova as their base are a key part of the culture sector of Slovenia, and their independence is crucial to how they operate. These NGOs have been a significant part of the outreach from Slovenia to the world through joint projects, collaborations, cooperation and creation.Mark Leahy (Totnes, 2020-10-30)
#475
Tomorrow today here togetherElena Tammaro (Udine, 2020-10-30)
#477
I am signing becouse I do not agree with closing metelkova 6!Katjuša Kovačič (Ljubljana, 2020-10-30)
#485
Metelkova is an important cultural and social hub that needs to be protected.Yana Punkina (София, 2020-10-30)
#491
I have been to Slovenia a number of times since 1986 when I first visited Radio Student, station with a deservedly European-wide reputation. The station has been an important example of independent cultural production and freedom of speech. And it was in Ljubljana in September 1994 that the Founding Assembly of AMARC-Europe adopted The Community Radio Charter for Europe. The threatened action of the Slovenian Ministry of Culture would be a disgrace to the country's cultural history and reputation.Peter Lewis (London, 2020-10-30)
#502
I am signing because Metelkova was a big part of my student life in Ljubljana.Sara Ursic (Gothenburg, 2020-10-30)
#508
Civil society are fundamental in EU societiesSerge Kollwelter (Luxembourg, 2020-10-30)
#509
Dear sisters and brothers, all 30+ members of our MakeDox organization belive that Ljubljana will defended cultural and art spirit, the spirit of the most progresiv cyti in exYU, and we all belive that cultre and art will be main forces in the naer future at our Balkan region.We send you a good vibration and bright sun, and we pray for you 4 time a day.
Amin!
MakeDox team
Brand Ferro (Skopje, 2020-10-30)
#513
I have worked internationally with many of these artists and Slovenia should be proud of themDavid Gothard CBE (London, 2020-10-30)
#523
Freedom of civil society and civil society organisations is the basis for our democracy. And democracy is the basis for lives lived in freedom, respect and opportunities.Birgitte Jallov (Gudhjem, 2020-10-30)
#528
to strengthen the fight against the systematic dismantling of independent cultural organizations.Mateus Acioli (São Paulo, 2020-10-30)
#531
All my love and support for Stripburger. Let them stay where they are.Manuele Fior (Paris, 2020-10-30)
#535
In solidarity with Stripburger and their colleagues!Nicholas Burman (Barcelona, 2020-10-30)
#547
Stripburger has been a big support to me as an artist, and opened my eyes to Slovenian comics. They published my first comics page in their magazine, and it was an incredible thrill to be published alongside the amazing talent within. They are a big and important part of the cultural landscape of comics.Jon McNaught (London, 2020-10-30)
#552
I'm french, and proud to work with slovenian artists and cultural structuresL.L. de Mars (rennes, 2020-10-30)
#553
I support the petition.Giorgio Carpinteri (Roma, 2020-10-30)
#558
Because I think that without Art or Culture there is no life possible on planet earth.Sandro Cocco (5580, 2020-10-30)
#562
Culture always must go before profit.Culture always supports healthy communities.
Culture always push a country further than any frontier, because culture always means undertanding.
Organizations like this reconcile past, present and future, and a developed goverment must suport them towards a
A developend country as Slovenia must understand this kind of organizations are an open door to other foreigners like me.
This kind of organizations are first step towoards slovenian identity, culture or even visit the country.
A extrange scenario as this current pandemic, must taught us to avoid frontiers and understand each others.
We are in XXI, so any ghost from the past should not haunt us, none black plage or totalitarian movements will clarify the future. Here and now, free culture is the key for a free world, with solidarity and understanding.
Adrián A. Astorgano (Barcelona, 2020-10-30)
#570
I am an artist and journalist and I think civil society and NGOs are essential in a democracydan perjovschi (Bucharest, 2020-10-30)
#572
I think working in a collaborative way to promote (d.i.y.) culture and a diverse range of views is a vital part of any democratic system. I also want to be able to visit Metelkova again and drink in the great atmosphere it offers once it's OK to travel again.Janne Misiewicz (Hamburg, 2020-10-30)
#581
I´m signing because we have had the privilege of collaborating with City of Women in Creative Europe projects. Their work has integrity and commitment, and forms an important part of the cultural and social landscape of Ljubljana, a city which should treasure the NGO´s that have their headquarters at nº 6 Metelkova Street.Laura Kumin (Madrid, 2020-10-30)
#583
Respect and admiration for the Metelkova people and Stripbuger is a big internacional reference to independent art production.Bruno Borges (Porto, 2020-10-30)
#584
FUCK FASCISTSEstêvão Vieira (São Paulo, 2020-10-30)
#588
we all need L.O.V.E and culture, not neo-liberal hate of humanity...No pasaran !
CHRISTIAN DEPOUHON (Liège, 2020-10-30)
#590
There are things in this world that should have an undisputed right to existence, freedom and plurality. Arts and nature are good such things. Their wellbeing is beneficial to everybody and everything in our societies and communities. NGO's cultivate them. Let them do that. Even more, finance them.Harri Römpötti (Helsinki, 2020-10-30)
#597
Artistic freedomMilivoj Kostic (Novi Sad, 2020-10-30)