As the genocide in Palestine unfolded in early October 2023, surveillance increased and there was systematic clamping down of academic freedoms in higher education and public spaces across the world. This webinar explored the interconnected nature of the issue of academic freedom in Occupied Palestinian Territories, the UK, Lebanon and Kashmir.

For decades, academics in Myanmar have been playing an important role in building and strengthening democracy in the country, providing intellectual leadership, mobilizing students, mainstreaming human rights values, documenting abuses, and advocating for regional international support.

This discussion between a distinguished panel of experts offers valuable insights into the mechanisms behind this enduring oppression and its profound impact on science and higher education in Iran.