Talking Garbage: Challenging the Politics of Dehumanization

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A group of women stand in front of a sign with the words 'fourth world conference' visible. They hold up their hands in peace signs, while brandishing a banner whose message is out of frame.

Civil society activists attending the Fourth World Conference on Women, Beijing, 1995. Image: UN Photo/Milton Grant

In her message to mark the New Year, Hibaaq Osman considers the divisive and dehumanizing language being employed in populist circles. Reflecting in particular on the appallingly racist attacks against Somali-Americans from the US President, Hibaaq proposes a feminist approach to challenge such gutter politics.

Read Hibaaq's message here.
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