Exposure-Driven Accountability

Responded to the killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini by initiating a high-intensity global publicity campaign to spotlight Iranian women's resistance and expose human rights abuses during the Women, Life, Freedom uprising.

Played a leading role in forming the United Against Gender Apartheid coalition, advocated for Iran's removal from the UN Commission on the Status of Women, and engaged in policy advocacy with UN member states and human rights bodies through briefings, consultations, and expert panels internationally.

Produced and disseminated 50+ original videos in 2023 and over 70 in 2024 featuring Iranian women defying compulsory hijab laws and sharing testimonies of state abuse, reaching millions of viewers in Farsi and English via social and broadcast media.

Conducts advocacy campaigns to promote justice and accountability for past and ongoing human rights violations, including the Santa Cruz Massacre and abuses by Indonesian military figures such as Prabowo Subianto and Eurico Guterres, through public statements, petitions, and international pressure.

Monitors and advocates around political developments in Indonesia, including opposing the candidacy of Prabowo Subianto due to alleged human rights violations, and supports democratic processes in Timor-Leste, including recognizing peaceful transitions of power.

Expresses solidarity with pro-democracy movements in Myanmar, condemns military rule and repression, and urges the U.S. and international actors to cease support to the Myanmar military and sever ties with security forces.

Condemns violence and human rights abuses by the Indonesian military in West Papua, advocates for the release of political prisoners, and calls for suspension of U.S. security assistance to Indonesia.

Produces and distributes news, videos, literature, and public speaking content about human rights and political developments in East Timor and Indonesia to U.S. and global audiences to raise awareness and support advocacy.

Provides financial contributions and facilitates donor connections to organizations working to support survivors of sexual abuse in Timor-Leste, including through case-specific monitoring and advocacy.

Organizes virtual events to foster community, cultural exchange, and solidarity among Timor-Leste students and friends in North America.

Tracks and raises awareness about high-profile sexual abuse cases in Timor-Leste, including the Richard Daschbach case, as part of broader advocacy for justice and accountability.

Organizes virtual events and speaking tours featuring activists and organizers to educate the public, build solidarity, and promote activism in support of Timor-Leste.

Publicly affirms solidarity with LGBTIQ+ Pride and activists in Timor-Leste, and advocates for a more inclusive society and government action against discrimination.

Uses findings from investigations to advocate for justice and systemic reform by engaging policymakers, issuing public calls for accountability, submitting freedom of information requests, and collaborating with international bodies. Tactics include "naming and shaming," media outreach, and direct appeals to government officials.

Recruits staff, connects with academic and activist networks, collaborates with local organizations, and provides resource guides to partner groups on funding, training, security, and advocacy tools to strengthen collective human rights efforts.

Documents human rights abuses globally through on-the-ground research, including interviews, statistical analysis, satellite imagery, and geolocation of digital evidence. Investigations cover war crimes, discrimination, policing practices, and abuses in closed societies.

Produces and disseminates comprehensive reports, often 60–300 pages long, documenting abuses in specific countries or sectors. Reports are published in accessible formats including Easy-to-Read, Braille, and with alternative text and transcripts for multimedia components.

Works to influence policy and build political will to combat transnational environmental crime by contributing to international forums such as the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, co-organizing advocacy events with UNODC during Ocean Decade Week, and calling for stronger enforcement and legislative action against wildlife, timber, and fisheries crime.