A Conversation with Farzana Sithi on Women's Rights and ActivismCEFR A2
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 well-known student activist in Bangladesh. She became famous in 2024 during protests for women’s rights. Many people followed her speeches and actions. She has faced harassment online but continues to fight for change.
After the protests, Sithi expressed disappointment about women’s safety. She feels that violence against women has increased. Farzana wants women to have a strong voice in politics. However, their representation has decreased since the protests.
Difficult words
- activist — A person who works to make change.
- protests — Public demonstrations against something.
- harassment — Unwanted and annoying behavior towards someone.
- disappointment — Feeling sad about something that didn't meet expectations.
- representation — The act of speaking or acting for someone.
- safety — The state of being safe from harm.
- voice — The ability to express opinions or ideas.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think women's representation has decreased?
- How can activism help improve women's rights?
- What challenges do activists like Farzana face?
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