Activism & Non-Fiction: A Conscious Collision

15 Jun, 2025, 3.30 PM @ Atelier Gardens

Event language: English

When does storytelling become activism—and should it? This candid conversation explores the ethical, strategic, and safety considerations in nonfiction media. We'll discuss what to weigh when deciding whether to pursue an impact campaign, how to protect participants and teams, and the blurred line between documenting and advocating. A space for honest reflection on responsibility, risk, and intention in nonfiction storytelling.

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Guests

Paul Radu

Paul Radu is a Romanian investigative journalist and co-founder of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), where he serves as president. He gained international recognition for his investigations into human trafficking, corruption, and bribery in Eastern Europe. Radu is also a co-founder of the Romanian Center for Investigative Journalism and a Knight International Journalism Fellow. He received the European Press Prize Special Award in 2018.

Ali Arkady

Ali Arkady, an Iraqi photojournalist, artist, and filmmaker, fled Iraq with his family in 2017 after documenting Iraqi armed forces committing war crimes. Arkady continues his artistic and photographic work, focusing on human rights and social justice issues. His work includes photography, art, and documentary and fictional films, all aimed at raising awareness about global concerns. Currently, he is developing new projects centered on displacement, migration and the struggles of refugees.

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Celia Parbey

Celia Parbey is a Berlin-based African Studies scholar and editor at ZEIT ONLINE. She also works as a freelance writer for various online and print magazines. In addition, she is the editor-in-chief of RosaMag, an online lifestyle magazine for Black FLINTA* individuals in German-speaking countries. Her writing focuses on topics such as colonial continuities, intersectionality, feminism, and racism.