Civil society mobilizes as diplomats debate security and geopolitics
Today, February 14, 2026, a large demonstration in solidarity with the Iranian people is taking place in Munich, coinciding with the Munich Security Conference, which brings world leaders and international officials to the Bavarian city.
The protest, organized under the slogan “Human rights and freedom in Iran,” has drawn thousands of participants, including members of the Iranian diaspora and civil-rights supporters from across Europe. According to the organizers, the aim is to draw international attention to the situation inside Iran, denouncing repression, arrests of political opponents, and restrictions on fundamental freedoms.
The rally is part of a global day of mobilization, with parallel initiatives taking place in other cities worldwide. Demonstrators are calling for political change in Iran, the release of political prisoners, and a clearer stance by Western governments toward the authorities in Tehran. In the square, participants wave historical opposition flags and hold signs demanding democracy, justice, and an end to repression.
Munich was chosen deliberately: the presence of heads of state, ministers, and security officials offers a major international media stage. Local authorities have deployed significant security measures to ensure the peaceful course of the event and prevent possible tensions.
Today’s mobilization represents one of the most visible international expressions of support for freedom and human rights in Iran, bringing the voice of the diaspora and its supporters into the heart of one of the world’s most important geopolitical forums.
From 13 to 15 February 2026, the Munich Security Conference (MSC) will once again bring together world leaders, policymakers, diplomats, experts, and representatives of civil society to discuss the most pressing challenges to international security.
On this occasion, Gianluca Costantini will follow the conference through a live illustrated reportage on social networks. Drawing in real time, Costantini will translate key moments, debates, and atmospheres of the MSC into images, offering a visual narrative that runs alongside the political discussion.
His live-drawing practice turns complex geopolitical themes into an immediate and accessible visual language, capturing not only statements and concepts, but also tensions, gestures, and the human dimension of global decision-making.
Through this illustrated live coverage, the Munich Security Conference will be observed from a unique perspective — where art, journalism, and international affairs intersect.
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The drawings of the Munich Security Conference 2026
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