Webinar: Advancing Artistic Freedom

Hosted by Chapter54 and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

Guest Speakers, Lisa Sidambe, Minjae Lee, Doyun Lee, Loana-Maria Tamas & Javan The Poet

Join us for an information session co-hosted with OHCHR on artistic freedom and the use of UN human rights mechanisms to support artists and cultural practitioners across Africa.

The session will provide insights into the protection of artistic freedom under international human rights law, advocacy tools, and avenues for engagement with UN human rights mechanisms. It will also provide space for artists, cultural practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss challenges and share experiences.

Date: June 23, 2026 Time: 10am GMT

Personal Information

Full Name

Email

Country

Telephone Number

Which best describes your professional background?

Artist

Cultural Worker

Creative Entrepreneur

Human Rights Advocate

NGO Representative

Policy Maker

Academic/Researcher

Media Professional

Student

Other

Organisation or institution (if applicable)

Which artistic or professional field do you work in?

Music

Film

Fashion

Literature

Photography

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Digital Arts

Cultural Policy

Human Rights Advocacy

Gastronomy

Creative Consultancy

Research

Arts Management

Other

Engagement & Interest

Are you familiar with UN human rights mechanisms related to artistic freedom?

Yes

Somewhat

Which topics are you most interested in learning about? (Select all that apply)

Overview of artistic freedom under international human rights law (ICCPR, ICESCR)

UN human rights mechanisms including treaty bodies, Special Procedures (e.g. Special Rapporteurs in the field of cultural rights), and Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

Engaging local and national authorities on artistic freedom

Documenting violations, censorship, criminalisation & defunding

Have you or your organisation engaged in advocacy related to artistic freedom before?

Yes