In 1997 in the country of Lithuania, the residents of the area declared the Republic of Užupis, along with its own flag, currency, president, cabinet of ministers, a constitution written by Romas Lileikis and Thomas Chepaitis, an anthem, and an army (numbering approximately 11 men). They celebrate this independence annually on Užupis Day, which falls on April 1st. Perhaps the date is not a coincidence? A place for artists and dreamers.
Void-network from Athens…described by Wolfgang, as: “if you remix: militancy and dancefloor you get…maybe something like milidance :).”
Void Network : Viva La Anarquia – on YouTube, plus a link to the main blog site.
Arts squat right in the heartland of Amsterdam’s city centre. A creative hub for a diverse range of happenings, creators and a meeting place for many.
It offers opportunities for new ideas, new people and different types of creative endeavour - music, crafts, arts, events - to be shared with visitors and locals in busy Amsterdam.
Germany has an interesting, vibrant tradition of intentional communities and squats utilising/re-building old railway wagons and similar. Sometimes referred to as ‘mobile home squats’. Links also with 'party' and sound systems and activism.
Here are links to a couple of interesting pieces and pics. Also links to other articles from within Nicolette Stewart’s blog. And a great film about the residents at Freiburg.
So, is this a movement? An international organisation? Or, a trademark controversy about ‘ownership’? Or….?
The FB site states:
“Wild Woman Sisterhood is a Global operating organization providing Teachings, Events and Women Circles. All dedicated to development, healing and inner growth in which we unleash the Wild Woman defined in all of us. Founded by Tara Isis Gerris and now an expanding circle of inspiring strong, free and authentic women-originated from all over the globe.”
Ideas, images, videos and more…
Anglo-centric look at world hypocrisy!
Satire, humour and lots of commentary against racism, sexism and homophobia – especially in politics and governments.
Some great cartoons and photos...
Originated in 1948 by Garry Davis, a former Broadway actor and a former World War II bomber pilot, who renounced his US citizenship and declared himself a "citizen of the world." In 1953 in Ellworth, Maine, Davis declared the founding of the World Government of World Citizens.
The world passport is a machine readable travel document that resembles traditional passports issued by most nations of the world. The passports are now administered by a Washington-based non-profit called the World Service Authority. The Authority says the world passport represents the "inalienable human right of freedom of travel on planet Earth."
Find out more…but expect to be challenged and even locked up if you try using one!
Founded by Russian, Andrey Kiselev who was born in Moscow in March 1977. He is now based in Portugal but travelling around the globe on research.
The WWb Foundation states that:
‘As a contemporary and inclusive humanitarian institution, the WWb Foundation believes it can truly make a difference in the establishment of a broader communication that can disseminate knowledge and promote harmony between people. As a non profitable organization, it recognizes that its goals can’t be achieved unilaterally. That is why the foundation places a strong emphasis on working in partnership with government agencies and private organizations, positioning itself as a catalyst - meaning it provides the tools, the programs, and the funding to help others overthrow the frontiers of knowledge and to provide fundamental progress in social, environmental, cultural, artistic and sportive areas.’
It offers some ideas about boundaries, arts, travel and how we might change the 'mindset' of people across the globe away from territorialism
The site looks as though it is a positive force, but from the UK, at least, a lot of the links are not working. Links here to their main site and Facebook page.
‘Zone to defend’ squatted by eco-activists in Western France at the site of a proposed regional airport. An international radical community, inspired by many eco-actions in the UK and free spaces such as Christiania.
Also know as La Zad.