The Chipko Movement, led by rural women in India, used a form of nonviolent protest to protect forests by hugging trees.... Read More
Sukma Prasanthi
Anak Agung Istri Sukma Prasanthi Maheswari is a Reporter and Research Assistant at Green Network Asia. She is an undergraduate student from Universitas Brawijaya majoring in English Literature. She has a strong interest in topics related to sustainable development, gender equality, and social inclusion.

Chipko Movement, the Anti-Deforestation Tree-Hugging Protest by Rural Women in India