Wasaat Women
Critical Discourse, Community Strength, Women’s Rights The Wasaat Way
Welcome To Wasaat Women Foundation
Introduction to Wasaat
What social needs is Wasaat responding to?
Equitable treatment,
dismantling systemic barriers, debunking harmful perceptions of women, fostering sisterhood, and empowering through knowledge are Wasaat’s core principles. Beyond discussion, Wasaat actively cultivates a strong support network for women, offering solidarity, guidance, and empowerment. It strives to promote sisterhood, build resilience, and encourage women to take an active role in shaping society.
Through these efforts, Wasaat envisions a future where every woman in Bangladesh has the opportunity to thrive—free from discrimination and oppression.
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Wasaat's Online Advocacy
Wasaat's Online Advocacy
Wasaat's Online Advocacy
Wasaat’s goals
- Establish an Inclusive Platform for Women Foster a unified space where women from diverse ideological and religious backgrounds can collaborate, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
- Facilitate Discourse on Socio-Political Issues Encourage critical discussions on social, political, and religious matters impacting women's daily lives, particularly in Bangladesh, to promote awareness and informed action.
- Empower Women Through Community Support Guide and assist women in building supportive networks that enhance their personal and collective development, enabling them to achieve their full potential.
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WOMEN
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ALLIES
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ORGANISATIONS
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Working Areas of Wasaat
- Hosts regular podcasts, online discussions (Wasaat Adda), and social media engagements to address social, political, and religious issues affecting women.
- Builds a network of support for women, fostering solidarity and collective empowerment.
- Organizes seminars, workshops, and annual conference to promote intellectual and political engagement.
- Engages in research and policy discussions on gender-based issues and women's rights.
- Advocates for gender justice, equity, and representation in public discourse and decision-making processes.
- Documents and highlights women’s narratives in Bangladesh’s socio-political landscape.
Women's in July Revolution
Wasaat's Documentation of Women's Participation in July Revolution 2024
Women were pivotal in Bangladesh's July 2024 Revolution, also called the Monsoon Revolution. They actively engaged in protests, led, fought, challenged the authoritarian regime, provided support, used art to inspire and mobilize the masses, and ultimately, alongside their male counterparts, toppled the fascist Hasina regime. However, post-revolution, their significant contributions have been largely overlooked, with women systematically sidelined in the rebuilding process and underrepresented in leadership positions. Documenting women's involvement in the July Revolution is crucial to ensuring their vital contributions are recognized, and their sacrifices, leadership, and participation during the movement are validated and preserved in historical narratives.
Join Wasaat Women Leading Advocacy for Women
Wasaat try to create an inclusive space where women from diverse backgrounds can come together,
share experiences, and ensure their voices are heard and respected.
Wasaat's Committee Members
Chair:
Dr Farjana Mahbuba
cademic, Writer, Activist || Sydney, Ausstralia
Co- Chair:
Sumaiya Rabeya
PhD researcher, Political Scientist, Community Activist || Kualalampur, Malaysia
Executive Committee:
Nuren Nirvana Brishti
Senior Lecturer, Women & Human Rights Activist || Dhaka, Bangladesh
Executive Committee:
Nadia Gazi
Student, Health Care & Human Rights Activist || Dhaka, Bangladesh
Executive Committee:
Fatima Zahra Ahasan Raisa
Lecturer of Law, Legal Researcher, Human Rights Activist || Chittagong, Bangladesh
Committee Member:
Israt Mustary
Cyber Security Analyst || Political Activist || Writer || Australia
Committee Member:
Barrister Sumaiya Anjum Kashfi
Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh || Researcher || Activist || Toronto, Canada
Committee Member:
Zerin Afza
PhD. Researcher|| NGO Activist || Queensland, Australia
Wasaat's political activism
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The Voice of Women at Work Report
Introduction
The "Haha" reaction on Facebook is often defended as a form of freedom of expression, but in the context of state-led torture, it becomes a tool for trivializing atrocities, downplaying the brutality of state violence, and mocking and dehumanizing victims. This was evident in journalist Shafiqul Alam's post, which featured images of Aynaghor's infamous torture chair. Through such online behavior, social media is weaponized to manipulate public perception, maki
Profile Filtering Process
A profile was considered real if it met at least three of the following key identifiers: Minimum of 300 friends Consistent personal photo activity (images of oneself, friends, or daily life) Geolocation check-ins over time Profile creation before July 2024 with older posts ensuring a wellestablished digital footprint. Additional Verification Factors: Personal engagement through status updates reflecting real-life activities.Comprehensive 'About' information (location, hometown, full name, education history) Optional but strengthening indicators: Relationship status ("Married" or "In a relationship") Links to other social media platforms
Objective
This report investigates whether the Haha reactions on journalist Shafiqul Alam's post were organic or part of a coordinated digital manipulation campaign to trivialize state violence and discredit victims. By categorizing reacting profiles as real, fake, or locked, the study analyzes their authenticity and behavior, revealing how social media is weaponized to shape political discourse and historical memory in Bangladesh. The findings contribute to the broader discussion on digital technology's role in suppressing dissent and rewriting history.
