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Disha Ravi on Becoming the Face of "Radical" Protest in India

Aug 29, 2023
Disha Ravi, co-founder of Fridays for Future India, talks about her arrest at 22, the criminalization of protest, and the suppression of environmental activism in India. She reflects on her journey as a climate activist, the formation of coalitions, and her determination to continue her work for climate justice despite the challenges she faces.
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Disha Ravi

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  • Efforts to criminalize protests and vilify activists aim to ensure public support for policies, overshadowing their genuine concern for the environment.
  • Disha Ravi, co-founder of Fridays for Future India, continues her climate activism despite legal challenges and refuses to be driven away from her country.

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Vilification of Climate Activists for Successful Policy Implementation

Efforts to criminalize protests and vilify activists are strategies employed to ensure public support for policies. Climate activists are often criticized more for their tactics than the criminalization of protests, a narrative largely influenced by mainstream media. The portrayal of climate activists as radical and disruptive downplays their genuine concern and dedication to protecting the environment, despite the risks they face.

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