We are very happy to join the efforts of Unofficial Histories 2015 to open up history beyond the official and the mainstream.
As the conference takes place in Amsterdam this year, we have the opportunity to support this inspiring initiative and host the screening of Rebelse Stad / Rebellious City at our institute.
Come and spread the word!
Please join the FB event.
Speech by Leon Trotsky to the American comrades in 1938 , on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Communist league of America (later renamed in Socialist Workers Party) and the foundation of the fourth international.
The IIRE is planning its programme of activities for 2015. Two seminars are already confirmed.
This month we are showing movies that are dedicated to break the silence imposed by official histories and/ or give voice to the movements that organize and fight against injustice and inequality.
Een dag georganiseerd door Gezi Solidariteit Nederland, in samenwerking met IIRE, ter gelegenheid van 100 jaar na de Armeense genocide.
Taal: Nederlands & Turks
Programma:
13:00 Introductie door by Kubilay Basci en Ohannes Karakas
13:20 Presentaties door Gezi Solidariteit Nederlands group
- "Armeens- Turkse literatuur in het late Ottomaanse rijk door Demet Altun
- “Armeens links: Levon Ekmekciyan en de Federatie van 78’” door Füsun Erdogan
- “Onbekende geschiedennisen van beroemde Armeniers in Turkije” door Nil Celik
Egyptian socialist Taher Mokhtar will give a talk on the development of the political and social situation in Egypt from the January 2011 Revolution, passing through the Muslim Brotherhood era, and the return of a staunch military dictatorship. He will also discuss the situation of the revolutionary left in Egypt, the social movements and workers' mobilizations.
Taher Mokhtar is a member of the Egyptian Revolutionary Socialists (RS).
Tuesday, March 31
Time: 19.30