RISE & RESIST: Women Leading Environmental and Human Rights Defense in Asia and the Pacific

Women environmental human rights defenders are protecting our forests, rivers, oceans, lands, and communities—often at great personal risk.

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.

We hope this publication strengthens solidarity, raises awareness, and inspires greater protection and recognition of women environmental defenders everywhere.