Decolonizing Global Health
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Critical allyship & activism
Critical allyship and activism are essential to the decolonization movement, as they involve actively challenging systems of oppression while recognizing one's own positionality and privilege. Rather than speaking for marginalized communities, critical allies listen, learn, and use their power to amplify voices and support systemic change. This approach aligns with decolonization by fostering solidarity, accountability, and the redistribution of power.
This list is ever-evolving, and will be continuously updated.
If you have any relevant resources you want to share, please reach out to decolonizingglobalhealth@gmail.com
Resources
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Nixon, S. (2019). The Coin Model of Privilege and critical allyship: implications for health.
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Green (2019). The activists trying to 'decolonize' global health.
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Pai (2022). Disrupting Global Health: From Allyship To Collective Liberation
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Monash University (2024). Critical allyship essential to achieving Indigenous health equity