Lara Sarlak
@larasarlak.bsky.social
PhD Candidate @ UBC Anthropology (they/she) | waste and recycling, migration, urban infrastructures, drugs, substance use, social policy, ethnographic films, Turkey.
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Lara Sarlak
@larasarlak.bsky.social
· Nov 19
What better way to make your debut on this app than with the words: FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸
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Photographer Cansu Yıldıran was detained yesterday while observing @istanbulpride.bsky.social. After being held for 24 hours, Yıldıran was among 50 people released but banned from traveling abroad. If you're not familiar with Yıldıran's great work, check it out here: cansuyildiran.com #Pride2025
Cansu Yıldıran
cansuyildiran.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Photographer Cansu Yıldıran was detained yesterday while observing @istanbulpride.bsky.social. After being held for 24 hours, Yıldıran was among 50 people released but banned from traveling abroad. If you're not familiar with Yıldıran's great work, check it out here: cansuyildiran.com #Pride2025
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Please share in your networks. Goldsmiths, UoL are offering 5 scholarships in Undergrad & MA courses for Palestinian students. The scholarships include: tuition fee waiver, £19,550 allowance, return trip to & from the UK.
Eligibility details & further info at link👇🏽
www.gold.ac.uk/fees-funding...
Eligibility details & further info at link👇🏽
www.gold.ac.uk/fees-funding...
Palestinian Scholarship
www.gold.ac.uk
April 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Please share in your networks. Goldsmiths, UoL are offering 5 scholarships in Undergrad & MA courses for Palestinian students. The scholarships include: tuition fee waiver, £19,550 allowance, return trip to & from the UK.
Eligibility details & further info at link👇🏽
www.gold.ac.uk/fees-funding...
Eligibility details & further info at link👇🏽
www.gold.ac.uk/fees-funding...
vah vah oy verdiğin siyasi lider içeri mi alındı? şey benimki yıllardır içeride zaten. ülkemizde sıradan bir gün sadece. “Türkiye yattık Rusya uyandık” falan biraz komik oluyor. ne zaman Rusya değildik, ben bir şey mi kaçırdım?
March 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
vah vah oy verdiğin siyasi lider içeri mi alındı? şey benimki yıllardır içeride zaten. ülkemizde sıradan bir gün sadece. “Türkiye yattık Rusya uyandık” falan biraz komik oluyor. ne zaman Rusya değildik, ben bir şey mi kaçırdım?
Şahane bir söyleşi olmuş :) Sanatsever dostlar, okuyunuz:
Enes Çelenay (@corporatequeer.bsky.social), Paris Cité des Arts’daki misafir sanatçı programı kapsamında ilk kişisel sergisini açan Yaz Taşçı ile konuştu:
"Gecenin Fısıltısı: Yaz Taşçı’nın tuvalinde şiirselliği kucaklamak"
velvele.net/2025/02/05/g...
"Gecenin Fısıltısı: Yaz Taşçı’nın tuvalinde şiirselliği kucaklamak"
velvele.net/2025/02/05/g...
Gecenin Fısıltısı: Yaz Taşçı’nın tuvalinde şiirselliği kucaklamak
Enes Çelenay, Paris Cité des Arts’daki misafir sanatçı programı kapsamında ilk kişisel sergisini açan Yaz Taşçı ile konuştu.
velvele.net
February 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Şahane bir söyleşi olmuş :) Sanatsever dostlar, okuyunuz:
Kanada’ya göç etme hikayemden bahsettim 🥹
#ŞehirHatları podcast'imizin yeni durağı Kanada Vancouver. Sivil Düşün'ün desteğiyle hazırladığımız ikinci sezonunun dördüncü konuğu, antropolog @larasarlak.bsky.social
s2b2 podcast dinlenen tüm platformlarda; detaylar linkte: velvele.net/2025/01/21/s...
s2b2 podcast dinlenen tüm platformlarda; detaylar linkte: velvele.net/2025/01/21/s...
[Şehir Hatları]: 2. sezonun dördüncü konuğu Vancouver’dan Lara
Şehir Hatları podcast serimizin ikinci sezonunun dördüncü bölümü yayında.
velvele.net
January 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Kanada’ya göç etme hikayemden bahsettim 🥹
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The richest man in the world being a Nazi and at the right hand of the fascist President is maybe the most potent lesson in the evils of capitalism and the lengths that the ruling class will go to hoard their wealth and keep their power.
January 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The richest man in the world being a Nazi and at the right hand of the fascist President is maybe the most potent lesson in the evils of capitalism and the lengths that the ruling class will go to hoard their wealth and keep their power.
I’ve faced shadowbans on Instagram for years for posting about Palestine, but the last 14 hours have been on another level. It’s easy to conclude that Meta is actively suppressing awareness of the ceasefire.
January 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I’ve faced shadowbans on Instagram for years for posting about Palestine, but the last 14 hours have been on another level. It’s easy to conclude that Meta is actively suppressing awareness of the ceasefire.
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Journalist Anas Al-Sharif removes his helmet and announces a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. His voice steady as his fellow Palestinians lift him into the air in celebration. For 15 months, the Al-Jazeera correspondent has reported on the genocide of his people in Gaza.
January 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Journalist Anas Al-Sharif removes his helmet and announces a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. His voice steady as his fellow Palestinians lift him into the air in celebration. For 15 months, the Al-Jazeera correspondent has reported on the genocide of his people in Gaza.
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If when I wake up tomorrow, for the first time in 467 days, the first thing I see isn’t a count of the martyrs, then I’ll believe it’s real.
January 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
If when I wake up tomorrow, for the first time in 467 days, the first thing I see isn’t a count of the martyrs, then I’ll believe it’s real.
It’s mind blowing how Americans are now arguing which POTUS should get credit for this ceasefire deal. Pretty sure Palestinians couldn’t care less. Also, what CREDIT are we talking about after funding 15-months of genocide? This is just the bare minimum.
January 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It’s mind blowing how Americans are now arguing which POTUS should get credit for this ceasefire deal. Pretty sure Palestinians couldn’t care less. Also, what CREDIT are we talking about after funding 15-months of genocide? This is just the bare minimum.
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Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
January 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
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Alican E.’nin hazırladığı “2024 Özeti: Geçen yıl Türkiye’de yaşananlar, LGBTİ+’lara ne dedirtti?” dosyamızın ilk bölümü yayında:
2024’te LGBTİ+’lara “Hadi Oradan!” dedirten 10 lafügüzaf velvele.net/2024/12/26/2...
2024’te LGBTİ+’lara “Hadi Oradan!” dedirten 10 lafügüzaf velvele.net/2024/12/26/2...
December 26, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Alican E.’nin hazırladığı “2024 Özeti: Geçen yıl Türkiye’de yaşananlar, LGBTİ+’lara ne dedirtti?” dosyamızın ilk bölümü yayında:
2024’te LGBTİ+’lara “Hadi Oradan!” dedirten 10 lafügüzaf velvele.net/2024/12/26/2...
2024’te LGBTİ+’lara “Hadi Oradan!” dedirten 10 lafügüzaf velvele.net/2024/12/26/2...
Kneecap was the most entertaining film I’ve watched this year and deserves all the major awards. If it fails to receive any, it’s probably because Zionists in the industry fear those “low life scums” will go on stage and mention Palestine in their speech
December 25, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Kneecap was the most entertaining film I’ve watched this year and deserves all the major awards. If it fails to receive any, it’s probably because Zionists in the industry fear those “low life scums” will go on stage and mention Palestine in their speech
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From hope to disillusionment: My immigration from Turkey to Germany
✍️ Katre Onur en.velvele.net/2024/11/28/f...
✍️ Katre Onur en.velvele.net/2024/11/28/f...
From hope to disillusionment: My immigration from Turkey to Germany
By Katre Onur
en.velvele.net
November 28, 2024 at 4:44 PM
From hope to disillusionment: My immigration from Turkey to Germany
✍️ Katre Onur en.velvele.net/2024/11/28/f...
✍️ Katre Onur en.velvele.net/2024/11/28/f...
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Israel has issued multiple evacuation orders for Beirut. These are some of them, meaning Israel will bomb them anytime now
November 26, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Israel has issued multiple evacuation orders for Beirut. These are some of them, meaning Israel will bomb them anytime now
Jin, Jiyan, Azadî
November 26, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Jin, Jiyan, Azadî
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"En başından beri iç içe geçmiş politik tarihlerimizin, derlemede yer alan kadın hareketleriyle ilgili diğer yazılarda anılmış olmasını bekliyor ve temenni ediyorum. Ancak, bir ortak tarihimiz olduğu kadar, tamamen özerk, kendi dinamikleriyle şekillenmiş ve anlatılmaya değer kendi hikayemiz de var."
Tarih Vakfı’ndan çıkan ve Y. Doğan Çetinkaya’nın derlediği ‘Toplumsal Hareketlerin Asrı’ kitabında LGBTİ+ mücadelesine yer verilmemesi üzerine bir eleştiri. @hazandra.bsky.social kaleme aldı:
"LGBTİ+’ların Olmadığı Bir Toplumsal Mücadele Tarihi Yazamazsınız!"
velvele.net/2024/11/20/l...
"LGBTİ+’ların Olmadığı Bir Toplumsal Mücadele Tarihi Yazamazsınız!"
velvele.net/2024/11/20/l...
LGBTİ+’ların Olmadığı Bir Toplumsal Mücadele Tarihi Yazamazsınız!
Tarih Vakfı’ndan çıkan ve Y. Doğan Çetinkaya’nın derlediği ‘Toplumsal Hareketlerin Asrı’ kitabında LGBTİ+ mücadelesine yer verilmemesi üzerine bir eleştiri. Hazan Özturan ka…
velvele.net
November 21, 2024 at 1:09 PM
"En başından beri iç içe geçmiş politik tarihlerimizin, derlemede yer alan kadın hareketleriyle ilgili diğer yazılarda anılmış olmasını bekliyor ve temenni ediyorum. Ancak, bir ortak tarihimiz olduğu kadar, tamamen özerk, kendi dinamikleriyle şekillenmiş ve anlatılmaya değer kendi hikayemiz de var."
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Imagine losing 50 to 100 members of your community every day for over a year. How can one grasp the scale of killing and loss of life in Gaza? Beyond the murdered are the injured, missing, amputated, disabled, elderly, children, and pregnant—imagine the unimaginable suffering they endure daily.
November 20, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Imagine losing 50 to 100 members of your community every day for over a year. How can one grasp the scale of killing and loss of life in Gaza? Beyond the murdered are the injured, missing, amputated, disabled, elderly, children, and pregnant—imagine the unimaginable suffering they endure daily.
Recent restrictions on HRT meds will have severe repercussions for the trans community in Turkey. Please read and share this thread:
this regulation will mean:
- a very large portion of trans people will loose access to
HRT medication
- this will push people into using contraceptives as hormones or sketchy hormone dealers
- a very large portion of trans people will loose access to
HRT medication
- this will push people into using contraceptives as hormones or sketchy hormone dealers
November 21, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Recent restrictions on HRT meds will have severe repercussions for the trans community in Turkey. Please read and share this thread:
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good morning 🏳️⚧️
yesterday the turkish government banned the selling of hormones without a prescription. i and most other trans women i know were able to access HRT through pharmacies by self medication. in turkey it is almost impossible to access trans healthcare with legal procedures
yesterday the turkish government banned the selling of hormones without a prescription. i and most other trans women i know were able to access HRT through pharmacies by self medication. in turkey it is almost impossible to access trans healthcare with legal procedures
November 21, 2024 at 10:36 AM
good morning 🏳️⚧️
yesterday the turkish government banned the selling of hormones without a prescription. i and most other trans women i know were able to access HRT through pharmacies by self medication. in turkey it is almost impossible to access trans healthcare with legal procedures
yesterday the turkish government banned the selling of hormones without a prescription. i and most other trans women i know were able to access HRT through pharmacies by self medication. in turkey it is almost impossible to access trans healthcare with legal procedures
Some photos I took at Madame Leyla’s amazing solidarity event last week! She served yummy vegan dishes from her hometown Antakya, with all proceeds supporting her essential needs as a trans refugee. @lanaissance.bsky.social will be back cooking soon—Barcelona folks, don’t miss La Cuina Solidària! 🌱✨
November 20, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Some photos I took at Madame Leyla’s amazing solidarity event last week! She served yummy vegan dishes from her hometown Antakya, with all proceeds supporting her essential needs as a trans refugee. @lanaissance.bsky.social will be back cooking soon—Barcelona folks, don’t miss La Cuina Solidària! 🌱✨
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It took FIFA 5 seconds to suspend Russia after the 2nd invasion of Ukraine, and yet Israel is still a member.
In addition to maiming or murdering *multiple* Palestinian footballers over the years, they just put Celine Haidar, a 19yo player for the Lebanon woman's team, in a coma after a strike.
In addition to maiming or murdering *multiple* Palestinian footballers over the years, they just put Celine Haidar, a 19yo player for the Lebanon woman's team, in a coma after a strike.
November 20, 2024 at 10:05 AM
It took FIFA 5 seconds to suspend Russia after the 2nd invasion of Ukraine, and yet Israel is still a member.
In addition to maiming or murdering *multiple* Palestinian footballers over the years, they just put Celine Haidar, a 19yo player for the Lebanon woman's team, in a coma after a strike.
In addition to maiming or murdering *multiple* Palestinian footballers over the years, they just put Celine Haidar, a 19yo player for the Lebanon woman's team, in a coma after a strike.
Let me use this trainwreck of a decision to remind you:
Dr. Oz is an Erdoğan ally and a denier of the Armenian genocide. This clown couldn’t be more perfectly cast for a role in Trump’s fascist circus.
Dr. Oz is an Erdoğan ally and a denier of the Armenian genocide. This clown couldn’t be more perfectly cast for a role in Trump’s fascist circus.
Trump just named Dr. Oz to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator.
Yes, Dr. Oz.
Yes, Dr. Oz.
November 20, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Let me use this trainwreck of a decision to remind you:
Dr. Oz is an Erdoğan ally and a denier of the Armenian genocide. This clown couldn’t be more perfectly cast for a role in Trump’s fascist circus.
Dr. Oz is an Erdoğan ally and a denier of the Armenian genocide. This clown couldn’t be more perfectly cast for a role in Trump’s fascist circus.