Responding to permacrisis and finding hope: Lessons from feminist crisis response Dr Lucy Martin, Centre for Applied Human Rights
Event details
Centre for Applied Human Rights event
We are living in an era defined by permacrisis— a continuous state of conflict, instability and upheaval. Shariatmadari (2022) describes “the dizzying sense of lurching from one unprecedented event to another, as we wonder bleakly what new horrors might be around the corner.” We are facing crises on multiple fronts – from ongoing conflicts, extreme weather events fuelled by the climate crisis, to the rise of authoritarianism and the erosion of civic space.
In the face of these challenges, Dr Lucy Martin will explore what we can learn from feminist crisis response. The talk will draw on findings from a joint research project between the Centre for Applied Human Rights (University of York) and the Urgent Action Sister Funds – a global consortium of four independent Feminist Funds who have, collectively, moved more than $82 million to women, trans and non-binary groups and movements around the globe. Drawing on findings from the research, the talk will explore how we can effectively respond to permacrisis and move towards a future that centres safety, equity and joy.
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About the speaker
Dr Lucy Martin is a Research Associate at the Centre for Applied Human Rights (University of York) and social change consultant. Lucy has spent the last decade working in various roles for NGOs and charities seeking to address gender-based violence. Currently, she sits as a Trustee and Director of The Green House – a creative arts service that is at the forefront of developing new approaches to better support children, young people and families who have experienced child sexual abuse. Lucy holds a PhD in politics, and MAs in Applied Human Rights and Political Research.