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Aarti Narsee

(She/Her)
Brussels, Johannesburg
Covers:  Gender Human Rights Climate Justice
Intersectional, decolonial Feminist🇿🇦. Civic Space expert, currently @EUCivicForum, formerly @CIVICUSMonitor. Former journo. Chevening Alumni 2018.

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A South African intersectional feminist, journalist and activist, with over 8 years of working experience, who is passionate about using storytelling and research as a tool to lobby for policy change. In my current role as civic space research officer I am responsible for monitoring and documenting civic space restrictions in the Europe, Central Asia and MENA region. I have a strong focus on the intersection of gender rights and civic space. Previously, in my role as a journalist I have documen…

What was your first job as a journalist?

An intern reporter

How is social media changing news?

Social media has changed the way we consume news, we can get news instantly in a variety of ways. But it also means- fake news, inaccuracy.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means I get to give people a voice and tell the stories that would otherwise remain untold.