Our primary goal is to launch a Resistance Studies community, connecting scholars and activists around the globe. This conference is not just a single event, but the foundation for fostering new long-term relationships and collaborative work that will continue far beyond these four days.
At this critical moment in history, research-based resistance has never been more vital. We face a time of escalating violence, the rise of white nationalism, authoritarian regimes, genocide and state-led violence around the world. We want to make it clear that despite the current repressive environment, we will continue to openly work on and grow Resistance Studies and the practice of resistance. We also aim to create a safe platform and space for all dissenting voices around the world to continue their essential work, particularly during these challenging times. It will be essential to connect and avoid isolation, and develop strategies and connections as a way to foster resilience.
We hope to both encourage those who feel intimidated and silenced, and find practical ways to support the study and practice of resistance in safe and constructive ways. This conference is an act of resistance itself—a declaration that scholarly inquiry and activist practice for human liberation will continue despite attempts at suppression.
More information & registration here: https://resistance-journal.org/resistance-studies-conference/