“State has completely hijacked the issues of Muslim women and polarised it”: Interview with feminist activist Hasina Khan, of Bebaak Collective
“This government is bringing in laws, and using language which has fostered an atmosphere of hatred. In such a situation, if you go to the State, the latter will use the issue of women to target the Muslim community.”
Asmita Basu is an independent consultant and researcher with expertise in gender, human rights, and law. She has over 25 years of experience in project management and evaluation, research, campaigning, advocacy, and capacity development in the fields of gender and human rights. She has worked across Asia with UN agencies, international organizations, and feminist networks, applying participatory and feminist methodologies to advance gender justice and legal reform.