We are living in a time of global unrest and division stoked by increasing polarisation in politics, authoritarianism and backlash on gender equality, inclusion and social justice.
This event, during the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 2024, explored how effective south-south-north partnerships can develop better and more nuanced understandings of gender backlash, to inform strategies for defending gender justice.
Based on research from the Countering Backlash programme, this event was a discussion between researchers, civil society activists, with bi- and multi-lateral development agencies. It provided insights from research and policy spaces on how we can work together more effectively to reclaim gender justice.
Starting in a panel format, speakers were asked to reflect on key insights from partnering in research on backlash, in activism and in international policy spheres. The co-chairs facilitated a dialogue between panellists and then opened up the discussion with the audience.
This event was hosted by the Lebanese American University, and co-sponsored by the Government of Sweden.
When
- 13 March 2024
- 12:00-14:00 EST // 16:00 – 18:00 UK Time
Where
- In person – Lebanese American University, New York
- Online – WebEx
Speakers
- Nay El Rahi, Activist and Researcher, Arab Institute for Women, Lebanese American University
- Phil Otieno, Executive Director, Advocates for Social Change Kenya (ADSOCK)
- Tessa Lewin, Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies
- Jerker Edström, Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies
- Ida Petterson, SIDA – Sweden
- Karen Burbach, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands
- Constanza Tabbush, Research Specialist, UN Women
Co-chairs
- Myriam Sfeir – Arab Institute for Women, Lebanese American University
- Sohela Nazneen – Institute of Development Studies