#EverydayActivism

Everyday Ways to Fight Oppression

Repressive regimes use many tools to keep power, and now people everywhere are fighting back with ordinary actions. Hear how a computer scientist in Saudi Arabia challenged the government by driving a car; how a psychotherapist in the UK used creativity to combat violence against women; and how a girl in Pakistan defied the Taliban by playing squash. During this panel, moderated by the Human Rights Foundation, these women will show how anybody can make an impact and bring about social change.

[Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

photo of Manal Al-Sharif
photo of Thor Halvorssen

Thor Halvorssen

Human Rights Foundation

photo of Leyla Hussein

Leyla Hussein

Dahlia Project

photo of Maria Toorpakai Wazir

Maria Toorpakai Wazir

Maria Toorpakai Foundation

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About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Social Impact
Level: Beginner