Bangladesh Feminist Archives invites you to a historic online panel discussion featuring four members of স্বয়ং – Swayong, an organization that played a pivotal role during the 2024 student protests in Bangladesh. As the protests intensified and the government enforced an internet blackout, the outside world lost access to critical updates from within the country. Despite these challenges, the members of Swayong risked everything to collect stories, document injustices, and report the truth while defying a fascist regime. They faced constant threats of arrest and the possibility of their organization being banned, yet they continued to fight for their cause.
Moderated by one of the unsung heroes of the protest, this panel offers a unique opportunity to hear from the courageous individuals who stood on the front lines, ensuring the world was aware of the situation in Bangladesh. We will explore the hidden challenges they faced, the risks they took, and the strategies they employed to navigate state repression and deliver the truth.
Key Talking Points:
- The 2024 Protest and the Role of Swayong
- Internet Blackout: The Impact and Response
- Risk and Resilience: Working Under Threat
- Collecting and Preserving Stories During a Crisis
- The Power of Grassroots Movements in Combating Authoritarianism
- The Aftermath: What Happened Next?
Date: 3 November 2024
Time: 9 PM (Bangladesh Time)
Platform: Youtube
Save the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/2zrbxN9cUlw?si=4ETlXGPovCHbbYud
Panelists:
*Swatil Mahmud, Founder, Swayong
*Mitul Mahmud, Co-founder, Swayong
*Suravita Basak Neha, Country Lead, Swayong
*Sumia Islam, HR Coordinator, Swayong
Moderator:
*Muntasir Rahman, Chairperson, Byanjona Foundation
Join us in honoring the courage of these activists who refused to be silenced and learn more about the unseen efforts behind one of Bangladesh’s most significant resistance movements.
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