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Campaign Update - March 2011

Started Mar 13, 2011

3 actions that you can take now to help stop violence in Western Sahara
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Stefan Simanowitz Jan 24, 2011.

Letter in FINNISH for October 8th

Started Sep 29, 2010

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FiSahara Film Festival 2013 (Date TBC) at Tindouf, Algeria

April 30, 2013 at 6pm to May 5, 2013 at 7pm
Film screenings might seem an unnecessary luxury for refugees who are dependent on external aid for virtually all their basic needs, but the festival fulfils a number of different functions. Not only does it help break the monotony of camp life, offering the refugees a window on the world beyond the bleak desert horizons, it also provides educational opportunities. Workshops run by film-industry professionals give refugees access to film-making equipment and audio-visual training. Through an…See More
Jan 3
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Linda Etchart is attending Stefan Simanowitz's event

UK Film Premiere - Javier Bardem's Sons of the Clouds at Hackney Picture House

November 10, 2012 from 6:30pm to 11pm
This impassioned documentary takes an unabashed stand on one of the world’s most urgent and ignored states of oppression: the domination of the Sahrawi people by Morocco, who in 1975 annexed the Western Sahara, forcing thousands of people to flee to refugee camps in neighbouring Algeria. Post-Cold War politics come into stark relief as Spanish director Álvaro Longoria explores the alignment of the West with Morocco, while Algeria and Libya arm the Sahrawis’ resistance movement. Starring actor…See More
Nov 9, 2012
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Profile IconNadia Woodhouse, Pilar Lara Cruz and Stuart Bolus are attending Stefan Simanowitz's event

UK Film Premiere - Javier Bardem's Sons of the Clouds at Hackney Picture House

November 10, 2012 from 6:30pm to 11pm
This impassioned documentary takes an unabashed stand on one of the world’s most urgent and ignored states of oppression: the domination of the Sahrawi people by Morocco, who in 1975 annexed the Western Sahara, forcing thousands of people to flee to refugee camps in neighbouring Algeria. Post-Cold War politics come into stark relief as Spanish director Álvaro Longoria explores the alignment of the West with Morocco, while Algeria and Libya arm the Sahrawis’ resistance movement. Starring actor…See More
Nov 7, 2012
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Stuart Bolus commented on Stefan Simanowitz's event 'UK Film Premiere - Javier Bardem's Sons of the Clouds'
"what are the details? where we go etc"
Nov 6, 2012
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FILM: ‘La-Badil’: remembering Gdeim Izik at SOAS, University of London

November 8, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
The event, hosted at SOAS Junior Common Room,  aims to remember Gdeim Izik, the largest non-violent demonstration in Western  Sahara, under Moroccan occupation, two years ago. The UK premiere of the  documentary ‘La-Badil: No Other Choice’, by Dominic Brown, will provide the  audience with an insight vision of the brutaly dismantled camp oFILMf Gdeim Izik by  Moroccan forces as well as a background to the Western Sahara conflict. The screening will be followed by a talk and discussion with…See More
Nov 6, 2012
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UK Film Premiere - Javier Bardem's Sons of the Clouds at Hackney Picture House

November 10, 2012 from 6:30pm to 11pm
This impassioned documentary takes an unabashed stand on one of the world’s most urgent and ignored states of oppression: the domination of the Sahrawi people by Morocco, who in 1975 annexed the Western Sahara, forcing thousands of people to flee to refugee camps in neighbouring Algeria. Post-Cold War politics come into stark relief as Spanish director Álvaro Longoria explores the alignment of the West with Morocco, while Algeria and Libya arm the Sahrawis’ resistance movement. Starring actor…See More
Nov 5, 2012
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Profile IconEmma Woodhouse, craig melson and Sylvie More are attending Stefan Simanowitz's event

UK Film Premiere - Javier Bardem's Sons of the Clouds at Hackney Picture House

November 10, 2012 from 6:30pm to 11pm
This impassioned documentary takes an unabashed stand on one of the world’s most urgent and ignored states of oppression: the domination of the Sahrawi people by Morocco, who in 1975 annexed the Western Sahara, forcing thousands of people to flee to refugee camps in neighbouring Algeria. Post-Cold War politics come into stark relief as Spanish director Álvaro Longoria explores the alignment of the West with Morocco, while Algeria and Libya arm the Sahrawis’ resistance movement. Starring actor…See More
Nov 5, 2012
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Stefan Simanowitz commented on Stefan Simanowitz's event 'UK Film Premiere - Javier Bardem's Sons of the Clouds'
"See the latest interview with Bardem about the film - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/04/javier-bardem-sons-of-the-clouds_n_2073962.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment"
Nov 5, 2012
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UK Film Premiere - Javier Bardem's Sons of the Clouds at Hackney Picture House

November 10, 2012 from 6:30pm to 11pm
This impassioned documentary takes an unabashed stand on one of the world’s most urgent and ignored states of oppression: the domination of the Sahrawi people by Morocco, who in 1975 annexed the Western Sahara, forcing thousands of people to flee to refugee camps in neighbouring Algeria. Post-Cold War politics come into stark relief as Spanish director Álvaro Longoria explores the alignment of the West with Morocco, while Algeria and Libya arm the Sahrawis’ resistance movement. Starring actor…See More
Nov 5, 2012
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FILM: ‘La-Badil’: remembering Gdeim Izik at SOAS, University of London

November 8, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
The event, hosted at SOAS Junior Common Room,  aims to remember Gdeim Izik, the largest non-violent demonstration in Western  Sahara, under Moroccan occupation, two years ago. The UK premiere of the  documentary ‘La-Badil: No Other Choice’, by Dominic Brown, will provide the  audience with an insight vision of the brutaly dismantled camp oFILMf Gdeim Izik by  Moroccan forces as well as a background to the Western Sahara conflict. The screening will be followed by a talk and discussion with…See More
Nov 4, 2012
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Sylvie More is attending Stefan Simanowitz's event
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FILM: ‘La-Badil’: remembering Gdeim Izik at SOAS, University of London

November 8, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
The event, hosted at SOAS Junior Common Room,  aims to remember Gdeim Izik, the largest non-violent demonstration in Western  Sahara, under Moroccan occupation, two years ago. The UK premiere of the  documentary ‘La-Badil: No Other Choice’, by Dominic Brown, will provide the  audience with an insight vision of the brutaly dismantled camp oFILMf Gdeim Izik by  Moroccan forces as well as a background to the Western Sahara conflict. The screening will be followed by a talk and discussion with…See More
Nov 2, 2012
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ANGEL MARTINEZ CANTERA is attending Stefan Simanowitz's event

Sahara Marathon at Tindouf, Algeria

February 22, 2013 at 6pm to March 1, 2013 at 7pm
Sandblast is organising the annual Sahara Marathon. Why not sign up. Details to follow shortly.http://www.sandblast-arts.org/search/Projects/See More
Nov 1, 2012
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Profile IconDanielle Smith, Violeta Ruano and corrina c are attending Stefan Simanowitz's event
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FILM: ‘La-Badil’: remembering Gdeim Izik at SOAS, University of London

November 8, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
The event, hosted at SOAS Junior Common Room,  aims to remember Gdeim Izik, the largest non-violent demonstration in Western  Sahara, under Moroccan occupation, two years ago. The UK premiere of the  documentary ‘La-Badil: No Other Choice’, by Dominic Brown, will provide the  audience with an insight vision of the brutaly dismantled camp oFILMf Gdeim Izik by  Moroccan forces as well as a background to the Western Sahara conflict. The screening will be followed by a talk and discussion with…See More
Nov 1, 2012
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FILM: ‘La-Badil’: remembering Gdeim Izik at SOAS, University of London

November 8, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
The event, hosted at SOAS Junior Common Room,  aims to remember Gdeim Izik, the largest non-violent demonstration in Western  Sahara, under Moroccan occupation, two years ago. The UK premiere of the  documentary ‘La-Badil: No Other Choice’, by Dominic Brown, will provide the  audience with an insight vision of the brutaly dismantled camp oFILMf Gdeim Izik by  Moroccan forces as well as a background to the Western Sahara conflict. The screening will be followed by a talk and discussion with…See More
Oct 31, 2012
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German Activist Forum

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Oct 10, 2012
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Danielle Smith is attending Stefan Simanowitz's event

Sahara Marathon at Tindouf, Algeria

February 8, 2013 at 6pm to February 14, 2013 at 7pm
Sandblast is organising the annual Sahara Marathon. Why not sign up. Details to follow shortly.http://www.sandblast-arts.org/search/Projects/See More
Sep 26, 2012
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At 0:12 on June 5, 2009, Stephanie Urdang said…
Hi Stef! your email found its way into my spam, and I only now retrieved it. This is a truly necessary and terrific campaign. In the 70's the solidarity work in the US for the African liberation struggles included the Polisario. We had high hopes. It is a wretched outcome, and your work and those with you is so important. I hope to see you soon. Come and visit! - Steph
At 6:06 on September 22, 2009, Senia B-Abderahman said…
Hello Stefan,

I would like to thank you for this great and very smart initiative for the Saharawi cause. As a Saharawi, I greatly appreciate all your efforts to contribute to solving this ongoing conflict. It is certainly my gtreatest hope to see effective change sooner than another three decades, so let's keep the energy and discussion going to the day Saharawis gain their basic right, the right to self-determination.
Million thank you once again! Senia
At 13:51 on November 4, 2009, Cathrin Lemoine [Sandblast] said…
Yes, this is me. I changed the name on the page now to my own. I followed your advice on the Saharamarathon-blog/community front and contacted a few German sources (with the potential for further expansion). I will also set up a NING network for further interaction and with the opportunity to interlink the networks...get more ppl from non-UK that have already shown interest in the cause to participate in the network.
At 16:19 on November 4, 2009, Danielle Smith said…
Hi Stefan,

I will definitely send out a mass email to everyone about the human rights situation to support both the 7 Saharawi human rights activists in Morocco and the 2 in the UK. Do you have an update anywhere about latest situation with the 7?
I think it is very important that everyone who is interested in supporting send a letter to their MPs. I wonder if you have a template to send people as an example letter or can give me a quick list of points of what people should try to include. I guess alternatively we could send people the WSC newsletter as guidance for content. Your input/advice is welcome.
At 14:11 on December 11, 2009, Suzana Braz said…
Hi Stefan!
At 20:28 on April 6, 2010, Maiju Kaipiainen said…
Congrats for this wonderful campaign!!! Very inspiring, also what comes to considering organising something similar here in Finland... Actually we're currently focusing on an annual World in a Village - festival held at the end of May. There are many cultures and countries represented, but we're gonna gain as much attention as possible e.g. by setting up a ten (for 12 people) and showing pictures from the camps and from the oppressed sahrawouis. Hopefully we meet each others in FISAHARA2010!
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At 9:48 on March 26, 2011, Nick King said…
Hi Stefan - bravo for your initiative with FiSahara ... Can i ask,  what's the latest info re. arrangements for attending 2011 in May (possible from London/UK?; links seem to be down at the moment...) - thanks.

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