I’m finding it hard not to feel depressed with the state of the world. If you're not a rich straight white man with conservative values – you probably feel the same.
Wherever you look, 'strongmen' have taken over governments while far-right and ultra-conservative movements are gaining strength. The backlash against human rights and social justice is alive and kicking, from the Philippines to Brazil to the US.
But a new generation of young women and LGBTIQ people is rising up and resisting the tide. There are countless, untold stories of people around the world who have found creative ways to resist the backlash, increasingly forming links across borders.
