26 Questions
What is the current trend in global politics regarding civil rights and protest?
The space for exercising civil rights and civil protest is shrinking.
What is the common goal among the youth leaders mentioned in the article?
Defending human rights.
What is Adélaïde Charlier's motivation for taking action?
Inspired by Greta Thunberg.
What is the consequence of not tackling the climate crisis, according to Adélaïde Charlier?
It could become the greatest human rights violation in history.
What did Adélaïde Charlier and her friend do to raise awareness about climate change?
They started striking for their future.
What is the current situation in the Philippines, according to Manu Gaspar?
Attacks against human rights defenders are on the rise.
What is the response of the President of the Philippines, according to the article?
He is accusing human rights defenders of obstructing justice.
What is the main challenge faced by peaceful young protesters, according to the article?
Police brutality, especially in Southeast Asia.
What is Karin Watson Ferrer fighting for in Chile?
Women's reproductive rights
What is the main goal of Que se sepa!?
To provide a platform for women to share their experiences of abortion
What event triggered a rally at Vibha Venkatesha's university?
The Muslim ban
What is Christoph Alberts concerned about in Germany?
Homophobia, racism, and sexism
What is the situation in Venezuela according to Adriana Bottini?
A country experiencing a human rights crisis
What is the main focus of Human Rights Colombia, the NGO Brayan Monsalve works with?
Protecting and defending human rights
Why did Brayan Monsalve's family have to flee their home?
Due to political unrest
What motivates Karin Watson Ferrer to continue fighting for women's reproductive rights?
The need to remove the stigma associated with abortion
What does Vibha Venkatesha believe is the result of defending human rights?
A sense of belonging
What is the main message Adriana Bottini wants to convey?
That being young is about challenging systems to make the world a better place
What is the main focus of Lehlogonolo Muthevhuli's activism in South Africa?
Improving public healthcare facilities, especially for young people
What is the main concern of Miho Kawamoto regarding human rights in Japan?
The lack of knowledge about human rights among the general population
What is the primary goal of Marsel Tuğkan's activism in Turkey?
Defending human rights defenders
What motivates Lehlogonolo Muthevhuli's desire to make a difference in South Africa?
The experience of being threatened and attacked
What is the main issue that Miho Kawamoto is trying to address in Japan?
The lack of tolerance towards refugees and migrants
What is the context in which Marsel Tuğkan is fighting to defend human rights in Turkey?
A period of political instability and turmoil
What is the focus of Lehlogonolo Muthevhuli's petition to her university?
Improving access to mental health services and contraception
What is the common thread among the three activists' motivations?
Their personal experiences of injustice and inequality
Study Notes
Rising Youth Leaders in Human Rights
- The space for exercising civil rights and civil protest is shrinking due to anti-human-rights politics and global leaders taking inward-looking positions on global issues.
Adélaïde Charlier, Belgium
- Leading the battle for climate justice, inspired by Greta Thunberg.
- Started striking for the future, growing from 350 to 35,000 participants in three strikes.
- Demanding adults to take responsibility for climate change.
Manu Gaspar, Philippines
- Facing police brutality, especially in Southeast Asia, for peaceful protests.
- Determined to stand up for rights, despite intimidation.
- Urging world leaders to listen to young people's concerns.
Karin Watson Ferrer, Chile
- Campaigning for women's reproductive rights and safe, legal abortions.
- Founding "Que se sepa!" platform for women to share abortion experiences anonymously.
- Removing stigma associated with abortion.
Vibha Venkatesha, USA
- Fighting for human rights amidst restrictions on migration and women's rights.
- Promoting activism through simple conversations and defending human rights.
- Creating a sense of belonging for marginalized groups.
Christoph Alberts, Germany
- Fighting against sociocultural issues like homophobia, racism, and sexism.
- Encouraging young people to take action for the past five years.
- Demanding respect and protection of human rights in Germany.
Adriana Bottini, Venezuela
- Living in a country experiencing a human rights crisis.
- Determined to make her voice heard, recognizing politics as a duty.
- Challenging systems to make the world a better place.
Brayan Monsalve, Colombia
- Human rights defenders face threats and killings in Colombia.
- Working with Human Rights Colombia to protect and defend human rights.
- Fighting for the rights of others, inspired by his father's advice.
Lehlogonolo Muthevhuli, South Africa
- Breaking taboos around menstruation and mental health.
- Petitioning the university to provide better healthcare access and services.
- Aiming to change the narrative around healthcare and human rights.
Miho Kawamoto, Japan
- Educating Japanese society about human rights and tolerance.
- Advocating for refugees and migrants' rights in Japan.
- Challenging the lack of knowledge around human rights in Japan.
Marsel Tuğkan, Turkey
- Fighting to keep the human rights space open amidst Turkey's shrinking space.
- Defending human rights defenders, who are being criminalized by the government.
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