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Southasia Peace

Working towards freedom of trade, travel and tourism in Southasia, people-to-people contact, and for soft borders or ease of visa for Southasians in each other’s countries.

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Founding Charter

The Southasia Peace Action Network is an alliance of individuals and representatives of various organisations joining hands for a minimum common agenda: Southasia peace.  In doing so, we reiterate our commitment to take forward the principles and ideals of peace, justice, democracy and human rights articulated by visionaries like Dr…Continue reading “Founding Charter”

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Press Statements

Exploring Southasian identity and diversity – of the youth, for the youth, and by the youth

24 May 202425 May 2024
What does it mean to be Southasian? A versatile and passionate group of young people gathered at the Southasia Peace Action Network (Sapan) platform last month to explore this question.…
Events

Global Community Screenings of ‘Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines’

6 Sep 20245 Oct 2024
UPDATE, 22 Sept. 2024:  In the run up to the Sri Lanka presidential elections (the outcome of which the film uncannily predicted), 'Democracy in Debt' was screened at about 40…
Resolutions

‘Southasia peacemongers’ express solidarity with Bangladesh citizens, urge protection of rights, restoration of democratic order

7 Aug 20248 Aug 2024
August 7, 2024 The Southasia Peace Action Network, Sapan, stands in solidarity with the students and citizens of Bangladesh in their pursuit of justice and democracy, and express respect for…
Press Statements

Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines, A Film by Beena Sarwar Supported by the Pulitzer Center

24 Jul 202426 Aug 2024
PRESS RELEASE Documentary on Sri Lanka by Pakistani journalist supported by the Pulitzer Center to be screened in Colombo Screening and Panel Discussion by FactumScope Cinemas, Colombo City CentreThursday, July…
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Award-winning documentary ‘Abu’ (Father) to be screened in New York

11 Jul 2024
Acclaimed Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker Arshad Khan will present his award-winning documentary 'Abu' (Father) in New York, 21 July, at 5.30 pm. Film duration: 1 hour 20 minutes. Venue: Happy Monday Studio,…
Press Statements

Unity in Diversity: Promoting Peaceful Coexistence in Southasia through Art, Academics, Journalism and Law

14 Jun 202415 Jun 2024
“Borders may divide us, but Zoom unites us”, quipped Shehzad Ghias Sheikh, host of the popular podcast ‘The Pakistan Experience’, introducing a lineup of speakers from diverse backgrounds at an…
Resolutions

An Open Letter To Prime Minister Narendra Modi From Sapan

11 Jun 20247 Aug 2024
June 11, 2024To: Shri Narendra ModiPrime Minister of IndiaNew Delhi, India Dear Prime Minister, We write to you as members of the Southasia Peace Action Network (Sapan), a collective committed…
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Unity in Diversity: Promoting Peaceful Coexistence in Southasia

18 May 202422 May 2024
The Southasia Peace Action Network, Sapan, is thrilled to announce our upcoming discussion, on Unity in Diversity: Promoting Peaceful Coexistence in Southasia. This is the 25th in the Sapan Series:…
Events

Exploring Southasian Identity and Diversity

25 Apr 202418 May 2024
Sapan Series: Imagine! Neighbors in Peace - XXIV The Southasia Peace Action Network is thrilled to announce the latest event in the series, Imagine! Neighbors in Peace. Join us on…
Press Statements

‘Hum Baat Karte Rahenge!’ – We will keep talking, assert Southasia peace activists

3 Apr 20243 Apr 2024
A diverse, intergenerational group of ‘peacemongers’ gathered online last Sunday to commemorate three years of the voluntary, regional Southasia Peace Action Network, pay tribute to those whose work they are…
Events

Celebrating three years of Sapan: Art and Southasian voices

23 Mar 202430 Mar 2024
Join us to celebrate Three years of Sapan and an intimate discussion on Art and Southasian voices Day/date: Sunday, 31 March 2024Time: 11 am ET, 8:00 pm PKT, 8:30 pm…
Events

Feb 25: Southasia’s Romance with Democracy: An Enduring Relationship?

19 Feb 202425 Feb 2024
The Southasian region has been undergoing complex and profound socio-political changes in recent times. The focal point of this phenomenon is the relationship between democracy and societal values, aspirations, and…
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Sapan in the news: Opinion piece in Holland’s largest paper

8 Feb 202422 Mar 2024
The Volkskrant (People’s Newspaper), the Netherlands' largest paper carried an oped featuring the Southasia Peace Action Network (Sapan), on Feb. 6 The article in Dutch is online here: https://www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opinie/opinie-hoe-kun-je-meer-begrip-kweken-tussen-twee-naties-als-de-inwoners-ervan-elkaar-nooit-ontmoeten~bcfc155a Translation below:…
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Jan. 27: Celebrating the love and resilience of Amrita Pritam and Fahmida Riaz

21 Jan 202423 Jan 2024
An upcoming evening of dialogue, poetry and music dedicated to the late radical feminist poets Amrita Pritam of India and Fahmida Riaz of Pakistan 'Ishq, Siyasat, aur Awam' (Love, politics,…
Events

Event, Dec 10: Why SAARC? Challenges and missed opportunites

30 Nov 20233 Jan 2024
To commemorate the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) charter day observed annually on 8 December, the Southasia* Peace Action Network, Sapan, will host a webinar titled, "Why SAARC?…
Press Statements

Sapan Webinar Addresses Refugee Issues in South Asia

16 Nov 202317 Nov 2023
Leading experts and advocates around the region convene to discuss the plight of refugees and find solutions A webinar titled "Refugee Crisis in Southasia" brought together prominent experts, activists, and…
Events

Event, Nov 12: Global Virtual Vigil

10 Nov 202314 Nov 2023
Harness the power of collective prayer/meditation Call to participate: #be4peace What: Meditate or pray for peace. Or just Be.When: Sunday, 12 November 2023, between 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Duration: 10-15 minWhere: In…
Events

Event, Oct 29: Refugee Crisis in Southasia

23 Oct 2023
The Southasia Peace Action Network, Sapan, will host a webinar on the Refugee Crisis in Southasia on Sunday, 29 October 2023. Southasia is home to roughly three million refugees. The…
Press Statements

Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle, Washington

21 Oct 202321 Oct 2023
The world’s only Oscar-qualifying South Asian film festival - Tasveer Film Festival, celebrated its opening night in person on October 12, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. The virtual segment of the…
Resolutions

Southasia Peace Action Network Statement on the Israel-Palestine crisis

18 Oct 202320 Oct 2023
17 October, 2023 We at the Southasia Peace Action Network express our utter dismay and condemn the carnage and humanitarian crisis exploding in the Middle East. We unequivocally stand for…
Events

Event, Oct 12 – 22: The Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, 18th edition

9 Oct 2023
The Tasveer South Asian Film Festival (TSAFF) will hold its 18th edition from October 12 to 22 across multiple venues in Seattle along with online screenings. This year, TSAFF makes…
Events

Event, Oct 7: Putting the Manipur violence in context

6 Oct 20236 Oct 2023
Boston South Asian Coalition (BSAC), Boston Study Group (BSG) and Southasia Peace Action Network (Sapan) invite you to a discussion on the Manipur conflict, discourse on indigeneity, the role of…
Events

Event, Sept 24: Afghanistan – Spotlight on ‘Gender Apartheid’

18 Sep 202319 Feb 2024
The Taliban's 2021 resurgence in Afghanistan has intenstified concerns about gender apartheid in the country. International feminist organisations have appealed for governments worldwide to treat the Taliban’s oppression and erasure…
Allied Events

Allied Event, Sept 22–24: Travelling Film Southasia Festival to be held in Lahore

16 Sep 202321 Sep 2023
Film buffs in Lahore and Gujranwala are in for a treat, as the best of Southasian documentaries and films are coming to town. Now in its 25th year, the Travelling…
Allied Events

Allied Event, Sept 21: Harvard to pay tribute to Ela Bhatt, ‘a gentle revolutionary’

10 Sep 202311 Sep 2023
Harvard Kennedy School will celebrate the life and legacy of Indian activist Ela Bhatt at an event organised on 21 September 2023 at Ellwood Democracy Lab on campus as well…
Events

Event, Aug 27: Youth Initiatives for Climate Justice and Sustainable Livelihoods

22 Aug 202315 Sep 2023
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Sapan webinar, Sunday 27 August 2023, Youth Initiatives for Climate Justice and Sustainable Livelihoods, with dynamic youth activists from around the region. The discussion…
Resolutions

Resolution: Combat trafficking of women and girls in Southasia

1 Aug 2023
One of the significant challenges for the Southasian region is to combat human trafficking. We are confronted with a lack of information about the magnitude of the problem and the…
Press Statements

Sapan hosts webinar on ways to combat trafficking of women in Southasia

29 Jul 20232 Aug 2023
“Human trafficking is caused by the intersection of sexism and poverty,” observes Ruchira Gupta, author of the recently released I Kick and I Fly and founder of the survivor organisation…
Events

Event, July 30: Combat Trafficking of Women in Southasia

25 Jul 202329 Jul 2023
On Sunday, 30 July, the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Sapan’s monthly discussion will focus on the trafficking of girls and women in Southasia. Title: Combat Trafficking of…
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Fundraiser: Watch ‘Zindagi Tamasha’, meet actor Samiya Mumtaz, producer Sarmad Khoosat

19 Jul 202327 Jul 2023
Donate $50 or more to see this award-winning film; $100 or more to see the film PLUS meet the filmmaker and lead actress online! The film is still banned in…

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-- Margaret Mead

Like Himal Southasian, we use ‘Southasia’ as one word, “seeking to restore some of the historical unity of our common living space, without wishing any violence on the existing nation states”

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