Unconventional Tools for Democracy Support | The Edge of Online Creativity

In the current climate where democratic values are increasingly questioned and space for civil society and free media ever restricted, EED proposes a creative session to showcase some of the inspiring and diverse work of grassroots activists, who employ innovative and unconventional online media tools to counter anti-democratic practices. Despite all the challenges these activists face in their daily lives, their aspirations to foster democratic transition in their native countries are alive.

Four activists from four countries will share their experiences as to how they use the limited space that exists creatively for promoting democracy, e.g. political art and satire or via the promotion of democratic values through innovative media outlets. The common values and conviction shared by all of our speakers is that strong democracies are the best means for safeguarding human rights, freedom of speech, tolerance and prosperity – and that innovation and creativity is the best tool to sustain these values in the current political context.

Speakers:

Karam Nachar - Executive Director, Al-Jumhuriya Collective

Ma'n Abu Taleb - Editor and Co-founder, Ma3azef, Jordan

Polina Cupcea - A freelance journalist and founder, Oameni si Kilometri, Moldova