Ms. Ananya Drong, Executive Director of Ku.Sal Marginalized Women Organization, attended the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) 2025 at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The forum, organized by ESCAP, focused on regional progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As part of the inter-cultural research diploma program, Ms. Ananya Drong, the Executive Director of Ku.Sal Marginalized Women Organization, participated in the prestigious Inter-cultural Research events organized by the International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI) in Arusha, Tanzania, from August 12 to August 14, 2024. This gathering brought together leaders, researchers, Read more…
Ku.Sal Marginalized Women Organization (KMWO) recently conducted an insightful focus group discussion with the Koch Indigenous community on the critical issue of ‘Prevention and Protection of Gender-Based Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls.’ This session served as a platform for community members to openly discuss the unique challenges they face Read more…
KMWO recently organized a powerful climate strike in collaboration with the elders of the Garo Indigenous community in Mymensingh district. This event brought attention to the pressing environmental challenges faced by Indigenous communities, particularly the dual issues of water scarcity and the need for sustainable housing. The Garo community, like Read more…
Feminist and women’s rights organizations receive less than 1% of ODA, gender-related aid and foundation grants combined despite the critical role they play in delivering social and gender transformation. Exacerbating this problem are regulatory frameworks and aid conditionality that place restrictions on foreign funding that goes to civil society organizations. Read more…
Ku.Sal Marginalized Women Organization (KMWO) recently organized a meeting and discussion session in Haluaghat, Mymensingh, with elders who are experts in traditional medicines and healing practices. These practices, deeply embedded in Indigenous cultures, rely on the natural environment, particularly on medicinal plants and resources found within their local ecosystems. However, Read more…
Today, we unite in solidarity with youth and women’s organizations, forming a human chain at the National Museum in Shahbag, Dhaka, to demand justice. We urge a comprehensive investigation and trial regarding the tragic demise of Preeti Urang and advocate for the maximum punishment for those responsible for the attempted Read more…
Our Executive Director, Ms. Ananya Drong, had the esteemed privilege of participating in the CSW68 Asia Pacific Regional Consultation held in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 6th to 7th, 2024. Representing Ku.Sal Marginalized Women Organization (KMWO) and the broader Indigenous women’s rights movement in Bangladesh, Ms. Ananya’s presence at this influential Read more…
Indigenous Peoples at the Heart of Environmental and Climate Action In the pursuit of a sustainable future, the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice 2023 serves as a poignant reminder that Indigenous Peoples must be at the forefront of environmental and climate initiatives. As we stand at the crossroads Read more…
Indigenous Women and Climate change Indigenous women play a vital role as primary stewards, demonstrating resilience and wisdom in the face of escalating challenges posed by climate change. In every beat of their hearts, Indigenous women carry the wisdom of generations, forging an unbreakable bond with nature. Their connection to Read more…