News, events, publications, annual reports, videos, and photographs from our work with indigenous women traditional leaders across the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
The CHT Women Headman Karbari Network (Khagrachari District Committee) was formally established on 11 March 2025.
Indigenous women Headmen and Karbaris come together to form a community-based platform.
Read more →A district-wide gathering of indigenous women Headmen and Karbaris sets shared priorities.
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Field Notes
How women protect forests, water, and traditional ecological knowledge.
Read more →Women leaders strengthen understanding of customary administration and decision-making.
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Story
Personal stories from women Headmen and Karbaris on leadership, culture, and the path ahead.
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Advocacy
The Network joins regional partners calling for greater recognition of women's customary leadership.
Read more →The CHT Women Headman Karbari Network officially established.
Community-led observance events across Khagrachari.
Community dialogues and advocacy events on women's safety, dignity, and protection.
Joint observance with regional partner networks.
A briefing on the role and challenges of indigenous women within customary governance of the CHT.
Download PDFFindings from grassroots consultations with women Headmen and Karbaris across Khagrachari.
Download PDFA facilitator's toolkit for community-based leadership training with women traditional leaders.
Download PDFA concept paper on the role of indigenous women in protecting ecological knowledge.
Download PDFInaugural Year
The Network's founding year — establishment, programmes, and the path ahead.
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Programme highlights, impact stories, financials — to be published.
Coming soonSummary of the Network's eight programmes — objectives, activities, and outcomes.
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