Sangat - A Feminist Network

11/05/2026

Remembering, as war surrounds us, the first International Women's Day, IWD in 1911 for women's rights, peace and disarmament. The struggle continues over decades with the call for Bread and Peace, then Bread and Roses.

06/05/2026

Voice of South Asia 10

Reimagining ‘Cinderella’
Shekh Sadia Akter

What happens after Cinderella marries the prince?
Does the fairytale truly end with freedom—or does it simply begin another form of confinement?

This powerful feminist reimagining of Cinderella challenges the stories we grew up believing. Beneath the glittering palace, royal gowns, and glass slippers lies a world of surveillance, expectations, loneliness, and control. The prince wanted the perfect fit—but what if Cinderella no longer wanted to fit at all?

In this retelling, Cinderella is not waiting to be rescued. She questions beauty, rejects the politics of being “chosen,” and ultimately walks away from the palace to choose herself, her freedom, and her own destiny. The glass slipper becomes more than a fairytale object—it becomes a symbol of the impossible standards women are expected to live by. And breaking it becomes an act of liberation.

✨ Read more and enter a feminist fairytale where freedom begins not with a prince, but with a woman reclaiming her own life: https://sangatnetwork.org/publications/32

03/05/2026

Kamla Bhasin's 80th Birthday Celebration in Bangladesh.

29/04/2026

Voice of South Asia 09

Sexual Violence as a Symbol of Power: A Review of Rajkahini (2015)
Aindri Dasgupta

Behind the stories of Partition lie countless silenced women.
Rajkahini (2015) revisits the brutal realities of displacement, sexual violence, and the policing of women’s bodies—while also portraying resistance, solidarity, and survival within the margins of history.

This reflection explores how sexual violence became a weapon of power, revenge, and control during Partition, and why women’s stories must remain central to our understanding of history.

✨ Read more on our website: https://sangatnetwork.org/publications/31

25/04/2026

Hundreds of families in Kathmandu are facing uncertainty as the government begins clearing informal settlements in Thapathali, Manohara, Sinamangal, and Gairigaun. Behind every eviction notice are lives, memories, and struggles for shelter and dignity.

Development and urban planning must center human rights, safe relocation, and justice for vulnerable communities. ✊🏽🏠

Stop forecd eviction.

Govt to clear squatter settlements in first phase from four Kathmandu locations

24/04/2026

Happy Birthday

Dear Kamla di 💙💙

22/04/2026

🌍 Earth Day reminds us that caring for our planet is caring for each other. Let’s nurture the Earth with love, justice, and solidarity. 💚

21/04/2026

20/04/2026

Kamla Bhasin, our beloved Kamla di, would have turned 80 this year 🌸

Across South Asia, we are coming together to celebrate her life, her work, and the powerful feminist legacy she has gifted us all. Her voice, her words, and her unwavering commitment to justice continue to inspire generations.

In Bangladesh, Sangat Bangladesh and Pragroshor are hosting a special gathering to celebrate Kamla di:
📍 Chhayanaut
🗓 23 April
🕕 6:00 PM

Join us as we honour her spirit, her politics, and her endless love for feminist solidarity. Please join with your family and friends.

✨ Let us know—how are you celebrating Kamla di in your space?

19/04/2026

Voice of South Asia 08

Women Bear Hidden Costs of Mongla Port Expansion
Fariha Jesmin

Development should not come at the cost of women’s lives, livelihoods, and dignity. In Mongla, the impacts of dredging, climate pressures, and economic shifts are not felt equally—women are bearing the hidden costs. From losing income and land rights to facing rising health risks and violence, their labour sustains families and communities while remaining invisible and undervalued.

This piece brings forward the voices of women navigating loss, resilience, and injustice—revealing how large-scale development and climate agendas often overlook those most affected. It calls for urgent, gender-responsive action that places women’s safety, rights, and participation at the centre.

✨ Read more to explore the intersection of climate, development, and gender—and why justice must begin with those most impacted: https://sangatnetwork.org/publications/30

12/04/2026

TBT to OBR Art workshop, Bangladesh

A two-day-long Art Workshop on the One Billion Rising 2026 theme "Rise for Our Bodies, Our Earth, Our Future!!!" was held on the Britto Arts Trust premises.
Attendees were very enthusiastically implementing their ideas, sharing thoughts with teammates and keeping their understanding of feminism growing. The best achievement was going to be the 'bonding of friendship' through this workshop, which is to be nurtured with great care. Friendship is required to make the 'change-makers' teams stronger to stand against all sorts of violence against women of all ages and genders.