Hameeda Syed
Country: Guam
Advocacy areas: Gender Justice, Technology, Community Mobilization
Background:
Hameeda Syed (they/she) is a journalist, gender consultant, and co-founder of Dignity in Difference (DiD), an organization dedicated to resisting online toxicity in South Asia. With over five years of experience in writing, advocacy, program management, and research, Hameeda focuses on the intersection of technology, society, and gender, particularly in resisting digital violence. At DiD, they lead community mobilization efforts, prioritizing the nuanced narratives of women and gender minorities in their online experiences and integrating these insights into program strategies and tools.