At the 10th anniversary celebration of CREA’s Disability, Sexuality, and Rights Online Institute (DSROI), feminist activists and scholars with disabilities discuss how critical disability studies and disability justice have expanded feminist theory and practice. The conversation highlights key interventions such as redefining autonomy through interdependence, challenging capitalist and ableist measures of human worth, reshaping concepts […]
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Roundtable: Sonaksha and Carbon
Artists and activists Sonaksha and Carbon engage in a roundtable discussion about the role of art in disability justice and environmental activism. They discuss how creative expression can be a tool for advocacy and awareness in social justice movements. Link to CREATE Initiative- https://creaworld.org/create-initiative/
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Disability and sexual gender diversity. In conversation: Niluka Gunawardena, Bhanu and Nu
In this roundtable discussion, Niluka Gunawerdana and disability activists Bhanu and Nu delve into the intersection of disability, sexuality, and gender. They discuss the political nature of disabled bodies, the challenges of navigating multiple identities, and the importance of intersectionality in advocacy. The conversation also touches on movement-building within the anti-caste, queer, and disability rights […]
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Rupsa Mallik and Lisa Adams in Conversation with Yeni Rosa Damayanti
A conversation between Rupsa Mallik and Lisa Adams on integrating disability rights into sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) A conversation between Rupsa Mallik and Lisa Adams on integrating disability rights into sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocacy. They discuss the challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing healthcare and the […]
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Reproductive Health Matters 2017 Disability
This session from the Reproductive Health Matters (RHM) 2017 conference explores the intersection of disability and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Experts discuss inclusive health policies, accessibility barriers, and advocacy strategies for ensuring reproductive justice for people with disabilities. One main topic was medicalisation, or the ways that medical systems stigmatise and oppress […]
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Anita Ghai Part 1-DSROI 2015
Dr. Anita Ghai was a leading Indian academic, disability rights activist, and feminist who has made significant contributions to the fields of disability studies and gender justice. Born with a locomotor disability, Ghai’s personal experiences have deeply influenced her scholarship and activism, making her one of the most influential voices in challenging ableism and advocating […]
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In the second part of her talk, Anita Ghai delves deeper into the intersection of disability and gender, emphasizing the role of policy changes and grassroots activism in addressing systemic discrimination against disabled individuals. — Dr. Anita Ghai was a leading Indian academic, disability rights activist, and feminist who has made significant contributions to the […]
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Deafway Final – DSROI-2015
The concluding session of the Deafway event at DSROI 2015, celebrating the achievements of the deaf community in India. The discussion highlights key outcomes, advocacy efforts, and future directions for strengthening deaf culture and accessibility. The Deaf Way Foundation has been working with deaf people for 14 years and discovered stories of abuse among deaf […]
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Special Schools & Sexuality Sathyasree Goswami
This talk by Sathyasree Goswami explores the challenges of discussing sexuality in special education settings. It highlights the reluctance of parents and teachers to acknowledge the sexual rights of children with disabilities, the importance of integrating sexuality education into special school curricula, and the ethical considerations of working with parents and educators to address this […]
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