A Conversation with Farzana Sithi on Women's Rights and ActivismCEFR A1
18 Oct 2025
Adapted from Abhimanyu Bandyopadhyay, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Bornil Amin, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Farzana Sithi is a student activist in Bangladesh.
- She fights for women’s rights and freedom.
- In 2024, she helped lead protests for change.
- Many people support her and call her a hero.
- She has faced online bullying but continues her work.
- Farzana believes women should be safe in Bangladesh.
Difficult words
- activist — a person who fights for social change.
- protest — a public demonstration against something.protests
- support — to help or encourage someone.
- bullying — the act of hurting someone repeatedly.
- freedom — the state of being free.
- safe — not in danger; protected.
- rights — legal entitlements to have certain things.
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- Why is Farzana a hero to many?
- How can people support activists?
- What change do you want to see in the world?
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