Ching Yin Johnson Yeung, a driving force in the Hong Kong democracy movement and former rights activist, discusses the quest for global solidarity in the face of decentralized protests. She reveals the challenges faced in garnering international support and highlights the vital role of the Hong Kong diaspora. Keum Ahmed, a South African human rights lawyer, shares a powerful poem from 17th-century feminist Juana Inés de la Cruz, connecting historical struggles with contemporary issues. Together, they examine the intersection of activism, gender, and democracy.