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Von Trauer zu Wut zu Widerstand

From Grief to Rage to Resistance

Following the attack during Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin on 26 July 2026 where 1 person was killed, and 31 others were injured, the attacker was also later killed by Berlin Polizei.

A vigil was held at the Brandenburg Gate in solidarity with those affected by the attack and with the families and friends of the victims. Members of the queer community and their allies gathered to mourn, express their grief and anger, and support one another.

On 2 August 2026, queer collectives and their allies organised a large demonstration in Berlin under the slogan “Von Trauer zu Wut zu Widerstand” (From Grief to Rage to Resistance). Thousands took to the streets to honour the victims and turn their grief into collective resistance.

Speakers from different collectives called for unity and continued struggle against homophobia, transphobia, lesbophobia, queerphobia, and rising fascism in Germany. The demonstration also condemned government cuts to queer support structures, warning that the loss of funding threatens counselling centres, safe spaces, youth and healthcare programmes, and anti-discrimination projects.

A major focus was the rejection of attempts to politically exploit the attack and queer grief. Speakers criticised politicians and mainstream media for using the tragedy to promote Islamophobic, anti-Arab and anti-migrant narratives or to stigmatise Muslim and migrant communities. Participants also spoke against right-wing propaganda and “rainbow washing”, symbolic gestures of LGBTQIA+ support without meaningful political action.

The demonstration further addressed mainstream media hate campaigns, political repression, and police violence against queer activists, including activists involved in the anti-genocide movement.

The message was clear: grief must become resistance and solidarity rather than division and hatred. In the face of increasing queer and transphobic violence, rising fascism, racism, and the dismantling of queer support structures, participants stressed the importance of grassroots organising and communities defending and supporting one another.

The demonstration reaffirmed a commitment to confronting all forms of queer discrimination, violence, racism, and hatred through solidarity, collective action, and resistance.

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in any case - no regrets

Genova, 19–20–21 July 2026: 25 years later.

Thousands of people marched through the streets of Genova behind the banner “In ogni caso nessun rimorso” -“In any case, no regrets” to remember Carlo Giuliani, 23, who was killed on 20 July 2001 during protests against the G8 summit in Genoa, after being shot by Carabiniere Mario Placanica.

Twenty-five years later, the events of those three days were not only an act of remembrance. They were also a collective call against police brutality, state violence, and the systems of legalized repression that continue to claim lives in Italy and around the world today.

The initiative was organized by @comitato_piazza_carlo_giuliani, which for years has worked to preserve Carlo Giuliani’s memory and keep alive the broader struggle for truth, justice, and accountability. Through commemorations, public discussions, and cultural events, the committee has sought to ensure that Piazza Alimonda and the city of Genova remain not simply places of mourning, but spaces for reflection, resistance, and collective memory.

The 2001 G8 summit brought together in Genova, the leaders of some of the world’s most powerful industrialized nations to discuss the global economy, trade, climate, and security. It also became the focus of a massive anti-globalization movement, as thousands protested against inequality, corporate power, neoliberal policies, and capitalism.

The demonstrations in Genova also remembered the victims of the brutal police repression that unfolded during those days: those beaten and abused during the raid on the Diaz school, and those subjected to torture and humiliation at the Bolzaneto police barracks.

On the night of 21–22 July 2001, police stormed the Diaz school, where protesters, activists, and journalists were staying after days of demonstrations against the G8 summit. 93 people were arrested and 61 were injured, many suffering severe injuries that required hospitalization.

The violence of the raid was later described by one senior police official as a “macelleria messicana” “Mexican butchery” a phrase that became a lasting symbol of the brutality of the operation.

The events at Diaz, together with the abuses at Bolzaneto, became some of the darkest episodes in Italy’s recent history. Amnesty International condemned the violence and the excessive use of force, describing the events surrounding the Genoa G8 as “the biggest suspension of democratic rights in a Western country since the Second World War.”

The vigil held in Genova on 21 July 2026, marking 25 years since the Diaz raid, was therefore not only a moment of remembrance. It was also a political demonstration against police violence, the criminalization of dissent, and the repression of social movements.

For Genova, these events remain symbols of state repression, police brutality, and impunity. Twenty-five years on, the march continues to demand truth, justice, accountability, and to keep alive the lessons, struggles, and collective action of the movement that took to the streets of Genova in 2001.

Genova does not forgive.
Genova does not forget.

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CALP - dockworkers on strike

The City of Genova came to a halt on Nov 28th 2025 as workers, students, and activists launched a general strike against Italy’s complicity in Israel’s genocide of Palestinians and the government’s war financial plan, under Meloni administration.

Organized by @calp_genova dockworkers and the union USB, the strike took also place in several Italian cities as well as internationally.

CALP, long known for blocking arms shipments in the port of Genova, is building an anti-militarist international network of dockworkers connecting solidarity among workers facing exploitations for the sake of capitalism.

Thousands took to the streets, joined by figures such as @gretathunberg , @francesca.albanese.unsr.opt @thiagoavilabrasil , and @yanis.varoufakis , all demanding an end to the genocide perpetrated by Israel in Palestine.

“We will shut down Italy again against the war and the economy of genocide" said USB spokesperson, Francesco Staccioli, echoing Palestinian unions’ call for an arms embargo.

The strike also connected the fight against militarism with low wages, rising living costs, and the Meloni government’s pro-war financial agenda. It will continue with a national rally in Rome on November 29, 2025 demanding an immediate resignation of Giorgia Meloni and a break from Italy’s war-driven economy supporting Israel.

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we are the people

This ongoing photo reportage is about the chronicles Palestinian solidarity activism in Berlin - Germany, predominantly led by migrants and queer communities, who have faced escalating repression by Berlin Police. Since October 7, 2023, the German state's unwavering political, financial, and military support for Israel has intensified, leading to the criminalization of pro-Palestinian expressions, demonstrations, and events, including moments of mourning for the more than 73,000 Palestinians that have been killed in Gaza (death tool as per 8th August 2026)

In a sweeping crackdown on dissent, German authorities have escalated their repression of pro-Palestinian voices and broader anti-colonial solidarity movements. The state has criminalized the Arabic language at protests, violently suppressed demonstrations with pepper spray and brute force, and detained activists—often without charge—for up to 72 hours. Deportations and house raids have become tools of political intimidation, while protest bans are used to silence organized resistance. Institutions like the Frida Frauenzentrum have been shut down simply to express solidarity. Events have been cancelled, symbols like the red triangle outlawed, and political slogans such as “From the river to the sea” prosecuted in courtrooms.

University campuses have been raided, with students violently evicted for organizing Palestine-related discussions or protests. Even participation in legally authorized demonstrations is being obstructed. This is not democracy—it is the deliberate erosion of civil liberties under the guise of ‘public order,’ exposing the deep hypocrisy at the heart of the German state's so-called commitment to human rights.

Prominent international figures have also been targeted. In February 2025, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese faced significant harassment and intimidation by German authorities during her visit to Berlin. Scheduled to speak at the Freie Universität Berlin, her event was relocated twice due to political and legal pressures. German police surrounded the final venue, and Albanese reported threats of arrest, describing the tactics used as "mafia-style." Similarly, in April 2024, British-Palestinian surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta, known for his work in Gaza hospitals, was denied entry to Germany to attend a pro-Palestinian conference in Berlin. Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis also faced entry restrictions under similar circumstances.

This systematic repression occurs against the backdrop of Germany’s ongoing role as the second-largest arms supplier to Israel, a country whose military occupation and apartheid policies are directly responsible for the genocide against the Palestinians. Germany's support for Israel’s regime exposes the hypocrisy at the heart of its so-called commitment to human rights. What we are witnessing is not a democracy—it is the violent silencing of those who dare challenge the status quo, the criminalization of solidarity, and the protection of colonial violence under the guise of ‘public order’.

This work exposes the harsh realities of political repression, racial profiling, and state-sponsored censorship. In the face of police brutality and relentless media demonization, activists persist in their resistance, demanding justice and freedom for Palestine while asserting their fundamental right to self-determination and free expression.

Capturing the resilience of community, this documentation sits at the crossroads of anti-colonial struggle, social justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, anti-capitalism, anti-racism, and environmental justice, organized in defiance of one of Europe’s most hypocritical democracies.

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Berlin gegen nazis

On March 22, 2025, thousands gathered at Ostkreuz in Berlin for a large-scale demonstration under the slogan “Berlin gegen Nazi,” protesting the growing threat of far-right extremism and neo-Nazi movements in Germany. Organized by anti-fascist, left-wing groups, the rally emphasized unity, diversity, and the rejection of hate. Marchers chanted powerful slogans like “Nazis raus!” and “Kein Platz für Faschismus!” (No room for fascism!), while showcasing signs and art promoting tolerance.

The demonstration was a direct response to a march organized by the far-right AfD, which, in the 2021 federal election, received 10.3% of the vote and continues to poll between 15% and 18% in 2025, following their strong showing in regional elections. The AfD is expected to perform similarly in the 2025 state elections, maintaining its position as one of the largest parties in Germany.

In recent developments, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has labeled the AfD as a "confirmed right-wing extremist movement" following a comprehensive investigation. However, a court in Cologne has temporarily suspended this designation, pending litigation initiated by the AfD. This suspension halts the BfV's ability to employ enhanced surveillance measures, such as intercepting communications and deploying informants, against the party.

The AfD march, attended by supporters advocating for nationalistic and anti-immigrant policies, took place on the opposite side of the square. Despite heavy security and some tension between the two opposing groups, the anti-fascist rally remained peaceful as a counter-protest to the far-right gathering. The police were stationed to ensure both events proceeded without significant disruptions, with the city of Berlin marked by the ideological divide in the streets.

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The fall

Thousands of people convened at Oranienplatz, Berlin, to commemorate the overthrow of the al-Assad regime after more than 53 years of autocratic governance. Demonstrators also expressed solidarity with Palestine and Kurdistan.​

In the immediate aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's ousting, Germany, which hosts the most significant Syrian diaspora outside the Middle East, announced a suspension of asylum processing for Syrian citizens. This decision was attributed to the uncertain political landscape in Syria, rendering asylum determinations "on shaky ground."

Concurrently, Israeli forces advanced into Syrian territory, seizing portions of the Golan Heights and enforcing curfews on local populations. Israeli military operations also targeted weapons depots in southern Syria and near Damascus, aiming to prevent these assets from falling into the hands of rebel groups that contributed to Assad's removal. ​

In northern Syria, the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army intensified attacks on the town of Manbij, seeking to capitalize on the power vacuum post-Assad. These forces targeted the Manbij Council office with drone strikes.​

Amid these hostilities, the Kurdish Red Crescent initiated a major emergency aid campaign to support tens of thousands of displaced individuals in the Shahba region of Afrin and Tel Rifaat in northern Syria. This effort underscores the ongoing challenges Rojava faces and its democratic experiment in the face of continued attacks.​

These developments highlight the complex and volatile situation in Syria, with regional and international actors navigating the power vacuum left by Assad's departure.

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Down with imperialist feminism

Berlin, 8th March 2024

"We, Alliance of Internationalist Feminists, know that self-organization and self-defense are our strength in fighting against imperialism, fascism, capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy. Only an internationalist resistance will put an END to colonial borders and imperialist agendas.

We are standing with the resistance of our siblings from the Global South in their fight against patriarchy, capitalism, apartheid, fascism, displacement, land theft, and ethnic cleansing. We are countless and our history and struggles for liberation and justice are intertwined.
None of us is free until all of us are free!"

@allianc.int.feminist

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Cease fire now

Berlin, 4th November 2023

Since the attack on October 7th, 2023, the State of Israel has killed more than 9,000 people in the besieged Gaza Strip dropping as many bombs on Gaza in one week as were dropped on Afghanistan in an entire year during the US- Afghanistan conflict.


Historical oppression escalated in October 2023 into unjustified bombing, use of white phosphorus, complete state of siege of Gaza, and violation of international humanitarian law towards the Palestinian people; just to mention a few actions of what is now an obvious bigger plan: the ethnic cleansing of Palestine.

This is a story told over the skin and the blood of thousands of victims, innocent civilians, and two million people, forced to live in a state of daily segregation and mourning in the territory of the Gaza Strip.

Alongside hypocritical media propaganda, Israel once again used accusations of Antisemitism to launch yet another attack on Palestinian civilians: collective punishment is a war crime. Scholars warn that Israel's stated aims and actions meet the definition of genocide on multiple counts.

The German government continues to offer Israel its unwavering support. The city of Berlin has banned almost all protests in solidarity with Palestine, restricted symbols of Palestinian identity in schools, and unleashed a wave of police violence against Palestinians and their supporters, in which hundreds of people have been arrested.

In light of this escalation of Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestine and the restriction of free speech in Germany, on November 4th more than 10.000 people demonstrated in Berlin, for an immediate Cease Fire and the liberation of Palestine.

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Woman* Life freedom

Berlin, 1st October 2022

OPEN LETTER ON IRAN

An Open Letter from Global Women Leaders & Advocates Urging UN Member States to Heed the Call of Iranian Women and Remove the Islamic Republic of Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women

In solidarity with Iranian women and girls who are courageously demonstrating for their fundamental human rights, we condemn the brutal violence of security forces against peaceful protesters and echo Iranian women leaders’ call for United Nations Member States to immediately remove the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) from the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). A rising toll of protesters, including children, have been killed by Iranian authorities since nationwide protests triggered by the tragic death of 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini who was arrested and detained by Iran's ”morality police” for failing to properly cover her hair and later died in police custody.

Earlier this year, to the dismay of women’s rights advocates around the world, Iran began a four‑year term on the UN’s 45‑member Commission on the Status of Women. This preeminent global body is exclusively dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s long‑standing, systematic oppression of women should have disqualified them from election to the CSW. For decades, gender inequality and discrimination against women have been legally enshrined in Iran. Under Iran's Penal Code and other laws and regulations, Iranian women's rights are severely restricted in marriage, divorce, inheritance, and custody. They must comply with the IRI's mandatory hijab laws from the onset of puberty.

Because of the Islamic Republic's appalling record on women’s rights, and in light of the regime’s ongoing, brutal crackdown on protesters, we insist that Iran’s membership to the CSW be revoked. For every day that Iran remains a member of the Commission on the Status of Women, the body loses credibility.

Member States who sit on the CSW have a duty to uphold its mandate and defend the very values they claim to support. We urge these members to come together in an act of solidarity with Iranian women and girls and heed their call to immediately remove Iran from the CSW.

Women‑led protests across Iran have been met with extreme violence. And yet, Iranian women and girls, and their allies, bravely persist. We support their struggle for fundamental freedoms and call for an immediate end to state violence and the safe release of thousands of detained citizens.

This is a critical moment for leaders in the international community to vocally and unequivocally demonstrate their support for women’s rights by standing in solidarity with Iranian women and girls.

Zan. Zendegi. Azadi.

Jin, Jiyan, Azadi.

Woman, Life, Freedom

https://www.womanlifefreedom.today/

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BANS OFF OUR BODIES

Berlin, 2nd July 2022

The U.S Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade declaring that the constitutional right to abortion, upheld for nearly a half century, no longer exists.

In the US this decision will mainly affect POC, queer and non - binary people, immigrants, people with disabilities and those living in poverty from low-income socioeconomic backgrounds. They will be the first to suffer the most.

In a fascist patriarchal system where institutions are completely failing the people, we stand in solidarity with every person who can become pregnant and is denied the right to access to safe abortion and free healthcare.

Reproductive justice is what we demand.

The fight is on.

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viva Palestina libre

Berlin, 15th May 2021

Berlin stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine.

The fight against the Israeli military occupation and apartheid in Palestine is an international fight. 

Palestinians are an example of courage and resistance. We hear you and we support you.

We stand together in the streets against regimes, capitalism, patriarchy, colonialism, and racist oppression. 

Yallah class struggle means freedom.

https://linktr.ee/letstalkpalestine

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25th november

Berlin, 25th November 2020

International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women*

"Call to all women*, lesbians, trans* and inter persons* for the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women*.

All over the world, governments are guided by imperialist agendas that are destroying the people.

These agendas are colonization, neoliberalism, embargo policies, border regimes, deportation policies, and extractivism, which robs the resources of the land and the people, and forces settlements, impose occupation, and expulsion. 

People are fleeing from their homes because of white supremacist destructive politics.

Let’s be clear, white supremacy is destroying lives in the name of human rights on the one hand, with wars and weapon industries, on the other detention centers and bloody borders.

We believe that women’s* struggle, self-organization, and self-defense are our strengths in fighting fascism, patriarchy, and racism. 

We will continue struggling and defending ourselves against all forms of structural, political, social, and economic violence and injustice.

Sisters* solidarity is not enough. 

It is about resistance. "

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dziewuchy

Berlin, 24th October 2020

Berlin in Solidarity with Polish Women*

Poland's highest court ruled that abortions due to fetal defects are unconstitutional, moving the country towards a near-total ban on terminations. The nation, which already had some of the strictest abortion laws in Europe, will now only allow the procedure in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is in danger. The move to further restrict abortion had been pursued by Poland's populist government for months and has raised alarm among women's rights and human rights campaigners. The abortion ban will be introduced in a few days after the decision will be officially published. 

"We do not agree with the withdrawal of the right to self-determination about our body and life. 

We do not agree to live in fear.

We do not agree for anyone to take away our self-determination and decision-making. 

We demand the withdrawal of the decision of the Constitutional Court.

We demand respect for human rights in Poland.

We demand the legalization of abortion and sufficient perinatal care.

We appeal for international solidarity with Women* in Poland

https://www.dziewuchyberlin.org/about/

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Black LIVES matter

Rome, 7th June 2020

#BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer in February 2012 in Florida. 

Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc. is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy. 

The movement returned to national headlines and gained further international attention during the global George Floyd protests in 2020 following Floyd's death by police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

"To protest the murder of George Floyd and the systemic racism that keeps African Americans from living fully free lives in America. We also want to stand strongly in solidarity with victims of racial oppression in Italy and denounce white supremacy everywhere and anywhere it festers."

Rome in solidarity with Black Lives Matter demonstrations around the world.​​​​​​​

https://blacklivesmatter.com

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Refugees welcome

Rome, 14th December 2019

The dehumanization of migrants and refugees and the evident institutionalization of racism in Italy require a response based on respect for human dignity, anti-racism, anti-sexism, and social justice for all. 

Migrating, especially when forced due to geopolitical and climatic events, has to be defended. 

The Italian government's permanent campaign to turn migrants into a "public enemy" is a dangerous drift that risks clearing, often in indifference, racist acts that the Italian Constitution itself and international treaties ratified by Italy prohibit. 

The approval in 2018 of the Decree-Law on Immigration and Security, pushed by far-right League leader and (EX) interior minister Matteo Salvini, abolishes humanitarian protection status for migrants and makes it easier to strip migrants of Italian citizenship.

It also stops asylum seekers from accessing reception centers designed to combat social exclusion.

To this climate of hatred and war against people impoverished by years of wicked policies on their skin, the Refugees and Migrants Movement proposes the opening of a great dispute that leads thousands of men and women to get out of the condition of invisibility and uncertainty of their present and future.

The activities of the Ex OPG – Je so ’pazzo are heterogeneous and varied, where oppression, authority, and imprisonment reigned, as showed not only by the documents but also by the testimonies written on the walls of the place. The purpose of the heterogeneous community is the desire to create spaces for sharing, socializing and freedom to help, encourage and unite the people. Because history is always made above all by the people and not by the powerful.

In addition to political groups, artistic, sporting, health and well-being social activities, and support EX OPG offers a desk for migrants which, together with other grassroots and self-organized Neapolitan realities, assists and participates in the struggle of the many immigrants living in Naples and its proximities, which are too often invisible or unwelcome to the eyes of the institutions, or victims of racism and other discriminations.

NO ONE IS ILLEGAL

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dump trump

London, 4th June 2019

In 2017 a coalition of organisations and individuals joined forces to protest against Donald Trump’s planned visit to the UK. Their letter to the Guardian called his presidency dangerous and divisive and committed to organizing one of the biggest demonstrations in British history.

In 2018 400,000 people joined the Stop Trump Coalition in taking action in London and at protests around the UK. Each time Trump returns, the Carnival of Resistance will fight him again.

On June 4th, 2019 over 75,000 protestors gathered in central London’s Trafalgar Square on Tuesday to show their anger over U.S. President Trump’s visit to the U.K, according to the STC. 

The demonstrations brought together a range of different campaigners. Themed areas will feature throughout the protest with climate justice, migrants’ rights, anti-racism, Women's rights, LGBT rights, anti-war, trade union rights and refugee support.

After Brexit (31.01.2020) the new PM Boris Johnson is following in Trump’s footsteps in making UK politics even more divisive and toxic. 

STC rejects Trumpism in Britain and in the USA, and fights against Trump’s plans for NHS, a dangerous vehicle for massive deregulation and privatization, fuelling inequality. 

The British Medical Association (BMA) also issued a statement, urging all the contenders in the Tory leadership race to commit to excluding the NHS from any post-Brexit talks. 

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NI UNA MENOS

Rome, 8th March 2019

Male violence is the direct expression of oppression in the name of patriarchy.

It pervades all aspects of our lives. It relentlessly expresses itself in various forms and facets: physical, sexual, psychological and economical violence.

Furthermore, being gender-based, male violence also affects the entire LGBT*QIA+ spectrum: it is violence directed against people due to their identity and/or choice of gender and sexuality. 

The feminist and transfeminist strike is a political act of refusing violence and a global uprising.

NON UNA DI MENO reclaims liberation and emancipation, autonomy and freedom of choice over people's lives regardless genders and sexual orientations. 

Safe and free abortion. 

They rebel against rapes and femicides happening every day at home, on workplaces, along the borders and in detention centers.

 Against racism and institutional violence. 

Free from sexism

Free to educate ourselves

Free to train and teach

Free to decide about our bodies

Free from economic violence, exploitation and job insecurity

Free to move, free to stay

Free from environmental violence 

Free to build feminist spaces

Free to be autonomous

Free to assert and defend our rights 

Free to set the record straight.

https://nonunadimeno.wordpress.com

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NO DEAL NO PARTY

London, 15th January 2019


The UK referendum was held in June 2016, when 17.4 million people opted for Brexit. This gave the Leave side 52%, compared with 48% for Remain.

On January 15, 2019, the U.K. House of Commons voted by a large margin to reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal setting out the terms of Britain’s withdrawal from the EU. 

After three and a half years of negotiation, argument, predictions, and posturing, lawmakers at last cast what is likely to be one of the most important votes in their careers, throwing Brexit into limbo with just 73 days until it is scheduled to take effect.

Thousands of Anti-Brexit and Pro-Brexit are seen protesting outside the Houses of Parliament​​​​​​​ on the day of the ‘meaningful vote’

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nobody's land

Genova, 2011-2017

Originally a former mechanic workshop in Genova, Italy, Nobody's Land (Terra di Nessuno) was abandoned in 1977 and later metamorphosed into an illicit landfill in the 80s. In 1996, independent antifascist activists took charge, adopting the slogan "NO EROINA - NO POLIZIA" (no heroin - no police) in response to Italy's widespread heroin problem. This transformation marked the birth of the Social Occupied House- TERRA DI NESSUNO.

Over the past two decades, Nobody's Land has evolved into a diverse hub, attracting artists, youth, and political antifascist activists. Throughout the 90s, similar occupations unfolded across various Italian cities—abandoned buildings, former factories, villas, apartments, and vacant houses—guided by the ethos of reclaiming public spaces for communal, non-profit, non-commercial, and non-political party purposes.

Within this space, discussions flourished in support of organizing Italian and international antifascist anticapitalist movements. Terra di Nessuno played host to a myriad of activities, such as events backing workers' rights, supporting migrant refugees, artistic showcases, experiments, concerts, workshops, political assemblies, and exhibitions. It also served as a residence for some, housing hack labs and self-managed initiatives focused on digital rights and freedom of expression.

Reclaimed Occupation and self-determination emerged as vital strategies for escaping the constraints and political oppression imposed by the Italian government and municipal laws. These endeavors aimed to counteract neighborhood gentrification, and class struggle, foster community connection, and promote alternative information and antifascist counterculture.

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