On 5-6 September 2024, Badabon Sangho organized a two-day training session on “Women’s Leadership in Land and Water Resources” in Rangamati, with 30 participants from the Women Land Rights Network and Spark. The training aimed to inform participants about legal rights over land ownership, enhance women’s leadership, and raise awareness about the impacts of climate change. It focused on empowering women to claim their rights, strengthen feminist thought, and develop local movements on land and environmental issues. The first day began with introductions and discussions on women’s rights and land distribution. Participants shared their expectations, such as learning about legal processes and community land rights. A creative session followed, where participants illustrated the challenges mainly women face from childhood to adulthood. On the second day, the focus shifted to the procedures of getting land documents and addressing land-related crimes. Discussions also addressed land-related violence against women and how they could access legal support. The session further covered the severe impacts of climate change on agriculture and livelihoods, particularly affecting indigenous women. Key points revealed from training that Rangamati indigenous people (Chakma, Marma, Dewan, and Tanchangya) are fluent in Bengali. Child marriage rates are low. Women do not inherit land from their fathers. Both men and women discussed on gender issue. Participants’ education is of standard level. Additionally, awareness of land rights is growing, and the community shows strong mutual support and solidarity, signaling positive trends toward gender equality and empowerment. SPARC is an indigenous women-led group assisted and facilitated the training.
Girls’ Football team coaching in Fakirhat
Girls team organized a two-day football training program
