Join us to discover how China’s evolving position on gender equality is shaping international cooperation and development. In collaboration with researchers and activists, DAWN is developing an analysis to understand China’s global economic, political, and security expansion, and its profound impacts on gender equality and women’s human rights in the global South. We are shedding light on the gender impact of China’s global engagement via The Belt and Road Initiative, BRICS, and more.
We are exploring the intersection of geopolitics, regional dynamics, and gender with a line-up of outstanding global south feminist researchers. This is the second webinar with authors and researchers involved with the project and with this subject. Dr. Annita Montoute, from the University of the West Indies, presented a case study on the impact of Chinese development cooperation on women in Trinidad and Tobago. Researcher Zinzile Fengu shared her insights on Gendered and Environmental impacts of China’s Bikita Lithium Mine in Zimbabwe. Researcher Itunu Grace Ishola, from Peking University, presented her assessment of the China-Nigeria Agricultural Cooperation on female smallholders’ livelihood, capacity-building, and shifting social norms. Lastly, independent researcher Patricia Sango Pollard discussed the implications of security agreements on women, peace, and security in the Solomon Islands. The webinar was moderated by feminist activist and researcher, and DAWN’s executive committee member, Cai Yiping. Kumi Samuel (DAWN, Sri Lanka), Mariama Williams (Institute of Law and Economics, Jamaica), and Zhang Chuanhong (China Agriculture University, China) joined as commentators.