IPPF and Justice for Prosperity jointly conducted a rapid intelligence assessment of anti-rights opposition efforts in the Asia Pacific in order to better inform strategic responses to defend human rights and develop a counter strategy.

The analysis focused on ten focal countries which have shown marked shifts and influence from the opposition: Vanuatu, Tuvalu, PNG, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Nauru, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Australia.

In many cases, relationships and activities are intentionally manipulated. Ultra-conservative, traditionalist, religious actors are the ones who mostly drive this manipulation. To truly understand their power and influence, we must consider the anti-rights movement as a complete and interactive “trifecta” comprised of conservatives, populists and extremists/ influencers.

Download the full report in the link above.