Gender Equality is Like a Knife Coming Straight at them : Gary Barker / Equimundo

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I greatly admire Gary Barker's courage and principles.
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Author - Gary Barker is the President and CEO of Equimundo

Summary
highlights the increasing global pushback against gender equality, linking it to rising authoritarianism. In Istanbul, male bus drivers resisted gender equality training, influenced by anti-‘gender ideology’ rhetoric. Similarly, in the Czech Republic, feminist activists and lawmakers see the resurgence of right-wing populism as a threat to democracy and women’s rights, emboldened by figures like Trump.

The legacy of Františka Plamínková, a feminist leader executed by the Gestapo for opposing Hitler, serves as a reminder that advocating for gender justice is an act of resistance against broader oppression. Trump’s policies, including his administration’s restrictions on discussions of gender and diversity, continue to have global ripple effects, silencing feminist voices and emboldening anti-rights movements.

The author condemns those who remain silent in the face of rising oppression, particularly those who once supported gender justice but now ignore the harmful actions of Trump and his allies. They emphasize that fighting for gender equality is inherently a fight for all human rights and that resistance is crucial, even as the risks increase.

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“Our fight for gender justice is threatening to those who oppose a more just world.”

“The repression of feminist voices – from Senator Plamínková through today – demonstrates how frightened authoritarians are by the power of a movement that demands equality for women.”