ItalyThe article reflects on the 2026 Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly (DRAPAC26), emphasizing themes of collective care, resistance to oppressive systems, and rethinking the concept of 'resilience' in activism. The author critiques the tendency to celebrate activists' endurance without addressing the structural power dynamics that enable their struggles. The assembly, co-hosted by EngageMedia, the Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA), and DAKILA, brought together over 800 participants from the Asia-Pacific region. The piece highlights the importance of moving in harmony with others ('Na Pada Ajong Ta') rather than conforming to uniform narratives of unity. It also connects these ideas to broader concerns about AI development and the role of social, political, and economic structures in shaping knowledge and priorities.
Bias read (Left): The article frames activism and human rights work through a lens that emphasizes systemic critique and collective action over individual heroism. It challenges dominant narratives that glorify resilience without questioning the power structures that sustain oppression. The emphasis on 'collective' '
