Ithaca City of Asylum
Providing refuge for persecuted writers and artists
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Afar
Far away, always far away. Your hometown—you’ll use your whole life but you can’t reach it. Clouds flow with water; you surrender all longing to the sky. Soil floats in the air above the earth, just like a mother’s love…
Read MoreLibrary exhibits celebrate ICOA’s 15th anniversary
In honor of ICOA’s 15th anniversary, the Tompkins County Public Library and Olin Library at Cornell University will both feature exhibits about the organization’s history. Running from September 15 through October 15, each exhibit features images, writing, and historical materials….
Read MoreVoices of Freedom September 25
Join Raza Rumi, Sonali Samarasinghe, Sarah Mkhonza, and Yi Ping in helping Ithaca City of Asylum celebrate 15 years of supporting dissident voices. Featuring a short reading and panel discussion with refreshments following the event. The Kitchen Theatre 417 W. State…
Read MoreNew Blog Post by Irakli Kakabadze
Former ICOA writer Irakli Kakabadze has become an ICORN writer in residence in Barcelona, Spain. Recently he wrote this blog post for Arcade. His residency was announced in the Spanish-language newspaper La Vanguardia.
Read MoreSonali Samarasinghe Addresses ICORN Global Meeting in Paris
Sonali Samarasinghe, a former ICOA writer in resident, gave a very eloquent speech about her experiences to the ICORN General Assembly in Paris this spring. Reclaiming the Lost Sonali Samarasinghe speaking at the opening of the ICORN General Assembly in…
Read MorePittsburgh City of Asylum welcomes new writer
Pittsburgh City of Asylum has announced the arrival of Tuhin Das, their newest exiled writer-in-residence. Tuhin is a poet, short story writer, and editor from Bangladesh. Since September of 2015, he has been in hiding due to death threats, a…
Read MoreReadings and Performances in Honor of Sabeen Mahmud
Raza Rumi invites you to his event. Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m Buffalo Street Books in Ithaca, New York. “Faasla Na Rakhein – Pyar Hone Dein” Let there be no distance – let there be love. A year ago,…
Read MoreRaza Rumi at Spring Writes
Sunday, May 1 3:00 – 4:00pm Buffalo Street Books Raza Ahmad Rumi reads from his memoir in progress and will also read some of his political writings on Pakistan and South Asia. The reading will be followed by a Q &A.
Read MoreRaza Rumi publishes powerful WorldPost piece
Raza Rumi writes on the need for Pakistan to engage actively in deradicalization. Read more here.
Read MoreHow Can I Support ICOA?
ICOA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action, a 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible. Give online at GiveGab or send a check with ICOA on the memo line to Center for Transformative Action, P.O. Box 760, Ithaca, NY 14851.
