C CHT WHKN Khagrachari District
Indigenous Women · Leadership · Justice

Voices of the hills.
Leaders of tomorrow.

The CHT Women Headman Karbari Network strengthens the leadership and dignity of indigenous women traditional leaders across the Chittagong Hill Tracts — protecting culture, advancing rights, and building inclusive community governance.

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2025 Established
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Who We Are

A platform built by indigenous women, for indigenous women — strengthening customary leadership across Khagrachari.

Formed by indigenous women Headmen and Karbaris, our Network promotes rights, leadership, cultural identity, and peacebuilding in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. We believe meaningful participation of women in customary governance is essential to protecting indigenous identity and human rights.

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Our Approach

Five pillars rooted in indigenous values and rights-based practice.

01

Self-Determination

Indigenous peoples have the collective right to determine their development according to their own values and customary institutions.

02

Indigenous Women

Empowering women through leadership development, capacity-building, and representation within traditional governance.

03

Rights Advancement

Equal participation, protection from discrimination, and recognition of women's leadership in every community space.

04

Policy Voice

Strengthening representation of women traditional leaders in governance, institutions, and policy advocacy.

05

Biodiversity

Honouring indigenous knowledge that protects forests, water, and ecological balance for future generations.

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Our Approach
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11.03.25 Established
Our Mission

Indigenous leadership, collective dignity.

We strengthen the leadership capacity and participation of indigenous women Headmen and Karbaris — building a future where every voice shapes our communities.

  • Strengthen leadership of indigenous women Headmen and Karbaris.
  • Promote and protect the rights and dignity of indigenous women.
  • Preserve indigenous culture, traditions, and customary governance.
  • Advocate for gender equality, justice, and inclusive decision-making.
  • Build partnerships for sustainable development in the CHT.
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Programmes

Eight community-led programmes shaping the hills.

Programme 01

Leadership Development

Building confident, capable, and representative indigenous women leaders at grassroots and institutional levels.

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Programme 02

Biodiversity Conservation

Protecting nature, traditional resources, and ecological balance through indigenous knowledge.

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Programme 03

Women Empowerment

Strengthening indigenous women's voices, confidence, and active participation in community life.

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Programme 04

Land Rights

Promoting recognition, protection, and respect for indigenous land and customary resource rights.

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Programme 05

Human Rights Advocacy

Creating awareness and influencing policies that support indigenous rights and social justice.

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Programme 06

GBV Prevention

Promoting safe, respectful, and violence-free communities for indigenous women and girls.

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Our Reach

Building a movement, together.

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Strengthening indigenous women's participation in customary governance is essential for protecting indigenous identity, community harmony, and human rights.

— CHT WHKN Statement of Belief
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Announcement
11.03.25 Founding Date
11 March 2025 Khagrachari

Network Formally Established in Khagrachari

The CHT Women Headman Karbari Network (Khagrachari District Committee) is established as a community-based platform for indigenous women traditional leaders.

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Programme
Ongoing Programmes

Leadership Development for Indigenous Women

Governance training, community facilitation, and networking to amplify women's voices in customary institutions.

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Field Conservation

Indigenous Knowledge & Biodiversity in the CHT

Honouring women's role in protecting forests, water sources, and traditional ecological knowledge.

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Regional Networks

Together with our partner networks.

CHN
Regional

CHT Headman Network

Traditional Headmen strengthening customary governance and community representation across the CHT.

WHK
Regional

CHT Women Headman Karbari Network

Indigenous women traditional leaders promoting participation, leadership, and representation.

DHA
District

District Headman Association

District-level association of Headmen working on customary administration and conflict resolution.

DKA
District

District Karbari Association

Karbari platform supporting grassroots governance, community representation, and social harmony.

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