Young Voters in Sri Lanka: The Role of Youth in South Asia’s Politics with Saritha Irugalbandara

In the seventh episode of the Thank You Democracy Podcast, Asia Centre sat down with Saritha Irugalbandara, to discuss youth voter turnout and participation in South Asia and more specifically Sri Lanka, the outcome and implications of youth-led protests and the recent election, and the role of education and social media on political awareness.Saritha Irugalbandara is a queer feminist researcher and consultant from Sri Lanka, specialising in mapping and documenting gendered subjectivities and expressions online. Her work, learning, and teaching lie at the intersection of race, gender, and economic justice, as well as youth engagement, particularly in relation to anti-colonial movements and solution-building in the Global South. She is motivated by a commitment to empowering young people with the tools and skills needed to make informed decisions about their lives, bodies, and communities.To learn more about Saritha Irugalbandara’s journey and perspective, listen to this episode.