UNRISD 174d ago

UNRISD Director Magdalena Sepúlveda sits down with UN Women Research Specialist Constanza Tabbush, the main author of the joint UNRISD–UN Women report "Understanding Backlash Against Gender Equality: Evidence, Trends and Policy Responses". They unpack the key findings of this landmark global analysis, exploring how backlash unfolds across regions, its implications for human rights, and what effective policy responses look like. From rising anti-gender movements to strategic approaches that strengthen democratic resilience, Constanza and Magdalena offer insight into why understanding backlash is critical to advancing gender justice today. This episode brings listeners evidence and reflection at a moment when equality gains are under strain but collective responses are growing. Check out the entire podcast series: https://www.unrisd.org/en/library/podcast-series/backlash-unfiltered-pushing-forward-equality-in-times-of-change