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Weiblich gelsene Personen mit Fahnen und Transparenten laufen über eien große Regenbogen-Fahne

The Future of Thai Women’s and LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand

With the recent national election in Thailand and results still up in the air on the exact nature of the next parliament, the future of Thai women’s and LGBTQ+ rights are also still in question.

By Sirin Mungcharoen

Power of Feminist Research: understanding implications in shaping feminist discourse

Event report

The third webinar in this series delved into the adaptation of research into the feminist movement for developing alternate intersectional feminist research methodologies. Existing research methodologies were also analysed from a queer feminist lens given that research and academia are important pathways for narrative shaping. Participant engagement was invited through the Padlet, Zoom polls and Mentimeter.

By Abhinaya Sridhar

Stadtpanorama, jüdischer Friedhof auf dem Ölberg, Felsendom und Tempelberg, Jerusalem

We cannot lose sight of the two-state solution

Statement

We empathize with the pain and suffering of all Israelis – as well as with the pain and suffering of the Palestinians. A peace perspective requires a political solution that guarantees the right to self-determination and security for both Israel and Palestine.

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#StandWithUkraine

We declare our full solidarity with Ukraine. We stand by the side of our Ukrainian partners and colleagues and, at the same time, by the side of our partners in Russian civil society who are beset by harsh repression.

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"Gender Ideology" - A Fantastical and Flexible Narrative

Analysis

The ultraconservative extreme right in Brazil is creating moral panic by pushing fake news about “gender ideology”. The fear of anything but heteronormativity plays a central role in the ascension of authoritarian leaders and democratic backsliding.

By Andrea Dip

Versammlung von Menschen in Brasilien unter dem Santa-Tereza-Viadukt in der Innenstadt von Belo Horizonte, um der vor einem Jahr ermordeten Marielle Franco und des Fahrers Anderson Gomes zu gedenken.

Violence in social media threatens women active in Brazilian politics

Commentary

In Brazil, misogynist discourse and attacks against female politicians have rapidly increased since the election of Jair Bolsonaro. Especially those who dare to challenge gender norms have become targets of online vitriol. A new law that criminalizes political gender violence may bring some relief, but may not be enough to turn the tide.

By Manuela D‘Ávila

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Factsheet 10 Reasons Why Investing in Wintershall Dea is a Bad Idea

10 Facts about the polluting, high-risk and climate-damaging fossil acitvities of Wintershall DEA.

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Power Poverty Hunger

It is possible to create sustainable, just and healthy food systems. For this to happen, it is key to strengthen political structures that truly focus on the right to food, on healthy nutrition, and on protecting biodiversity and the climate.

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Perspectives Asia #10: Fabrics of Society

The 10th issue of Perspectives Asia takes a look at how the pandemic is reshaping state/society relationships in different Asian countries; it also shares down-to-earth Covid-19 experiences from different regions and cultures, on issues as diverse as trust in government institutions, the situation of migrant workers, and gender relationships.

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