Social media has become a key place for gender activists to share their voices, show solidarity and mobilise action, but it has also become a focus for backlash. Online abuse and disinformation can be faced daily by women and those championing gender justice.
To mark International Women’s Day, join IDS for an international panel of speakers to share experiences, learning and tactics for countering backlash against gender justice, and disinformation targeted at women that frequently occurs in online spaces.
Chair
- Becky Faith, Leader, Digital and Technology Cluster, IDS
Speakers
- Omaina H. Aziz, volunteer organiser for the Aurat March Lahore
- Iffat Jahan Antara, Research Associate, BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University – co-author of Countering Backlash pilot study on online GBV in Bangladesh, and SuPWR reseacher
- Pragyna Mahpara, Senior Research Associate, BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University – co-author of Countering Backlash pilot study on online GBV in Bangladesh, and SuPWR reseacher