SEA Through Feminism

In Southeast Asia, feminist movements have emerged from deeply diverse political, cultural, and historical backgrounds, yet they share common struggles against inequality, violence, and exclusion. Feminist issues in the region are closely connected with wider social, political, economic, and environmental challenges. Even with limited resources and shrinking civic spaces, feminist activists continue to organize with creativity, resilience, and care for one another.

This podcast series is part of web-dossier "SEA Through Feminism" by Femnimitr with the support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung that builds on research carried out in 2024 on feminist movements and networks across Southeast Asia

SEA Through Feminism

Latest episodes

Democracy and Violence Against Feminist Activists

Democracy and Violence Against Feminist Activists

34m 37s

This final episode explores art as a vital frontier of resistance across Southeast Asia. We sit down with feminist cartoonist Cho, creator of “Chwin Toon,” to examine how visual satire breaks through deep-rooted taboos, state control, and shrinking civic spaces. Cho shares her personal encounters with targeted harassment, the gendered realities facing women and minority activists, and the patriarchal hurdles within political movements. Join us to discover how visual storytelling sustains advocacy under pressure, and what keeps creative resistance alive on the frontlines of justice.

Gender-based Violence

Gender-based Violence

45m 40s

In this episode, veteran activist Jean Chong (Executive Director, AFLN) joins us to expose the "invisible" gaps where LBTQ individuals, lesbians, bisexual women, and trans men, are often left behind by mainstream movements.

Land Rights and Climate Justice (in Thai)

Land Rights and Climate Justice (in Thai)

28m 8s

In our second episode, we discuss environmental justice and land rights with “Tai” Oranuch Pholpinyo, a veteran activist who has spent thirty years defending Isaan communities.

Land Rights & Climate Justice (in English)

Land Rights & Climate Justice (in English)

29m 28s

In our second episode, we discuss environmental justice and land rights with “Tai” Oranuch Pholpinyo, a veteran activist who has spent thirty years defending Isaan communities.