Webinar: Resist fundamentalisms and fascisms in Asia-Pacific
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Four activists from Asia Pacific share their analysis of the advances of fundamentalist and fascist forces across the region. Listen to the audio below:
This discussion addresses the following questions:
- How are anti-rights forces operating in Asia-Pacific? How are they gaining support?
- What are the impacts on gender justice and human rights in the region?
- What does collective resistance look like and how can we strengthen it?
The conversation was led by :
- Rima Athar (Chair): Coordinator of the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR)
With presentations from:
- Cristina “Tinay” Palabay: Secretary General of human rights group Karapatan in the Philippines
- Rozana Isa: Executive Director of Sisters In Islam, Malaysia
- Chayanika Shah: a queer feminist researcher, teacher, and activist based in Mumbai, India.