We are honored to present Episode 15 of the Bangladesh Feminist Oral History Project, an initiative of the Bangladesh Feminist Archives dedicated to documenting the voices, struggles, and legacies of Bangladeshi feminists across generations.
In this episode, we speak with Warda Ashraf, a feminist activist, social worker, and longtime member of Naripokkho. With over a decade of experience in grassroots advocacy, public campaigns, and development work, Warda has been instrumental in curating feminist exhibitions, facilitating public dialogue, and leading campaigns on custody, guardianship, and gender justice.
Her journey, marked by personal reclamation and collective action, reflects a deep commitment to challenging social stigmas, building feminist publics, and sustaining intergenerational solidarity. From Narir Shopno to nationwide movements like Rage Against Rape, Warda brings a grounded and visionary voice to Bangladesh’s feminist landscape.
Topics Discussed:
-Reclaiming voice and feminist identity through personal experience
-Joining Naripokkho and organizing feminist campaigns
-Navigating NGO spaces while holding feminist values
-Creative advocacy through exhibitions and public storytelling
-Leading the Custody and Guardianship Campaign in Bangladesh
-Intergenerational memory, hope, and feminist futures
About the Project:
The Bangladesh Feminist Oral History Project is a living archive of interviews with Bangladeshi feminists, activists, artists, organizers, and researchers, whose stories offer insight, courage, and memory.
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