Rise & Resist: Women Leading Environmental and Human Rights Defense in Asia and the Pacific
Publisher: Asia Pacific Network of Environmental Defenders
Date: 2026
Topics: Identity
Rise & Resist: Women Leading Environmental and Human Rights Defense in Asia and the Pacific shares the inspiring stories of ten women defenders from eight countries across the region. Their experiences reveal both the challenges they face—from gender-based violence and criminalization to online attacks—and the courage, leadership, and resilience that continue to drive environmental justice.