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How does a revolution mobilize against the threat of Covid-19? In Lebanon, activists are bypassing their government’s inadequate response to ensure funds are sent directly to hospitals, refugees, and the Lebanese Red Cross. “We didn’t vote for [the politicians] so we don’t feel like they are our representatives," says activist Dayna Ash. In this interview, Ash breaks down the people’s response to Covid-19 and the fight for justice in Lebanon. "Losing hope is a privilege we cannot afford," she says. "We will continue. We will push forward…”

Dayna Ash is a cultural activist and founder/director of Haven for Artists in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2019, she was named one of the BBC's 100 Women for 2019. She is the recipient of the 2020 Woman of Distinction Award from United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

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