INCLUSION

CHALLENGING EXCLUSION, CLAIMING RIGHTS

‘The government must work with civil society to eradicate gender-based violence’

Fridah Wawira | KENYA

‘Under the Law and Justice party, being a woman became an extremely difficult experience’

Antonina Lewandowska | POLAND

‘We shouldn’t have to wait for another tragedy to draw attention to violations of LGBTQI+ people’s rights’

Rezvaneh Mohammadi | IRAN

‘Anti-rights groups attacked the Pride march to try to undermine its peaceful character’

Ramón Gómez | CHILE

‘Feminism remains resilient because it addresses issues central to everyday life’

Jing Guo | CHINA

‘The law should protect women and girls, not criminalise them’

Guacira Oliveira | BRAZIL

‘Proposed changes to the Broadcasting Act are part of a regression driven by religious fundamentalism’

Dédé Oetomo | INDONESIA

‘The Doha meeting has raised concerns the UN is indirectly legitimising the Taliban’

Sima Samar | AFGHANISTAN

‘Our victory can inspire and encourage LGBTQI+ activists in other countries’

Kevin Wessels | NAMIBIA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘Women and queer people are at the forefront of the struggle against religious despotism’

Asal Abasian | IRAN