In this podcast conversation, Faika El-Nagashi reflects on her early involvement in feminist and lesbian activism and the political trajectory that led her to found Athena Forum. She discusses the growing challenges facing those advocating for sex-based rights in Europe, including pressures within political institutions and civil society, and highlights concerns about the impact of gender identity policies on women’s rights and democratic debate. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, she situates these developments within broader tensions around free speech, dissent and the direction of contemporary feminist movements.
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