Thursday, December 26, 2024

My Duty to Not Stay Silent – A Documentary by Vladimir Kara-Murza

180 Wellington 180 Wellington St room 325, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

MLI is proud to co-sponsor the screening of this film, particularly given the Institute's friendship with Vladimir Kara-Murza and considering the vital role that he and others have played in standing up to tyranny. Due to the fact that MLI as organization and many of our fellows have been sanctioned or blacklisted by Russia, we understand acutely just how vital the thought leadership of activists like Kara-Murza is and how precarious it can be to undertake such work. 

Canada and Cuba in the context of expanding global authoritarianism

Cuba today is experiencing a unique historical moment. For the first time in more than six decades, a new generation of young people have started to demand their rights in a public and peaceful way. This nascent culture of peaceful resistance requires international support and solidarity to be successful. The Cuban regime through its repressive […]