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, 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…
Events Event, July 9: Writing Together, Across Borders — A Family Literacy Event 2 Jul 20235 Jul 2023 Come write with two old friends, Mohsin Tejani from Karachi, Pakistan, and Lee Krishnan from Mumbai, India, meeting up in person after a long time, unable to get visas to…
Events Event, June 25: Restorative Justice, Truth and Reconciliation 20 Jun 202325 Jun 2023 In a region marred by conflict and deep-seated resentment, it is imperative to pause and reflect on our methods of prescribing justice and attempt to create an environment that nurtures…
Events Event, May 6: Directing Change – Gender Representation in South Asian Films and Television 2 May 20236 May 2023 Southasia Peace Action Network partners with eShe to host a women-led online panel discussion ‘Directing Change’ on gender representation in Southasian films and television on 6 May 2023. Cinema and…
Events… Event, Nov 27- Beyond Partitions: Shared Histories, Ways Forward 16 Nov 202227 Nov 2022 1947 marked the end of British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent and paved the way for the partition of India and the formation of Pakistan. Twenty-four years later, the…
Events Event, Oct 2- Rebuilding Sri Lanka: Reforms or Revolution? 24 Sep 202210 Oct 2022 You are invited to Southasia Peace Action Network, or Sapan's next monthly webinar, ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka: Reforms or Revolution?’, Sunday, October 2, 2022, to discuss the current situation in the…
Press Statements… South Asian female athletes share inspiring stories of grit and determination 26 Jul 202117 Oct 2022 July 26, 2021: Women athletes from across the South Asian region came together for an online discussion focusing on their challenges and wins, sharing moving stories and inspiring solidarity. The…