Hasina Khan is a Mumbai-based activist championing the cause of gender justice for Muslim women and other minorities. She is the founder of the Bebaak Collective, an association of grassroots activists and autonomous women’s groups formed in 2013 to fight against discrimination, communalism and hate speech. In her activism, Hasina’s focus is on two fronts – legal reform and the personal struggles of Gender against discrimination. She emphasizes the importance of feminist participation in building consensus around issues that affect them. From offering support to gender in crises, to building education and employment opportunities, as well as creating spaces for women to experience joy, Hasina has advocated for the rights of women to live with dignity and respect and make their voices heard. She has been part of feminist movements for over three decades.
