AFGHANISTAN:““ Rise for Freedom” resonated deeply with the women of Afghanistan, given their experience of living under the dominance of religious fascism and enduring severe deprivation of freedom. During this challenging political period, women, in particular, demonstrated significant interest in engaging with grassroots initiatives as part of our collective rising. They saw it as a valuable opportunity to voice their frustrations, express their feelings about the current situation and advocate for freedom through any means necessary. Their participation symbolized a refusal to surrender, a determination to fight, and a steadfast commitment to maintaining hope for a better future.” – Zoya( Afghanistan)
CROATIA: Direct impact on legislation – femicide was recognized and seen as a separate crime in the Croatian criminal court.
HONG KONG:“ Rise for Freedom” has become word of mouth all throughout the migrant and domestic worker communities in the country, and something that all and any migrant worker will fight for. Resulting in stronger efforts to demand changes despite the heavy restrictions of the HK government policies.
INDONESIA: The freedom campaign gave Malayan people( Indigenous community) self determination to decide what kind of crops to grow without the intervention of the“ landlords” who have dominated the lives of farmers in rural areas. The campaign gave them the will to demand and return to a communal way of working, and not dependent on global market mechanisms which they have been forced into for decades.
NAMIBIA: The community of Otjiwarongo took ownership of the campaign as not many campaigns of this nature ever take place in the region. Everyone wanted to sing, to dance, to pray, to deliver speeches. The town’ s local authorities became very involved in planning the rising, and have committed to partnering for more risings in the wider region.
SERBIA: Roma women joined the main public rising for freedom which was unprecedented. Huge energy and connection were felt by everyone, with each other. Roma girls who are involved in life / work on the streets reclaimed those streets with dance and joy. The streets are now theirs to be in their power, to be accepted, to be treated equally.
CAMBODIA: For the first time, invited authorities attended the risings. These are the authorities who carry the role of gender-based service providers. The risings held them publicly accountable for their commitment to women and in doing so, encouraged them to do better. They are now listening to the women.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO:
Norms of toxic masculinity have been denounced publicly and through the media. Commitments from community stakeholders and local singers were obtained. Young people have gathered and committed to become ambassadors of freedom for women and girls within their communities, churches and schools.