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About Us

SAYAN is a network of youth (18 years to 35 years) from South Asian Countries who belong to gender and sexuality minorities!

About Us

Building Safer South Asia for Gender and Sexaulity Minorities

SAYAN Conclaves : sharing, learning, cocreating, co facilitating changes together

The secretariat of SAYAN is currently run by Prantakatha, a youth-led nonprofit organization based in West Bengal, India, that has been working on promoting active citizenship and creating an intersectional youth space since 2006.

  • SAYAN: South Asian Safe space for gender and sexuality minorities.
  • Inclusive Membership: Country specific membership are decided by country specific leadership >> More Details.
  • Prantakatha Secretariat: the network is currently facilitated by Prantakatha, a Youth Development Non Profit based in India. For more details please visit www.prantakathaindia.org; .

The South Asian Young Queer Activist Network (SAYAN) is a regional platform that brings together young queer activists from South Asian countries to promote dialogue, exchange solutions, and create visibility for the gender and sexuality minority (GSM) community, with a specific focus on youth. SAYAN aims to foster connections and collaboration among LGBTQ+ activists and advocates in South Asia. It includes activists from Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, who have been actively involved in working with the GSM community in their respective countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

SAYAN stands for the South Asian Young Queer Activist Network. It is a regional platform that brings together young queer activists from South Asian countries to promote dialogue, exchange solutions, and create visibility for the gender and sexuality minority (GSM) community, with a specific focus on youth.

SAYAN is open to young queer activists and advocates from Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. If you are passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and activism, we welcome your participation.

SAYAN provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and mutual support among LGBTQ+ activists in South Asia. We offer advocacy and policy change initiatives, educational programs, support and counseling services, community-building events, and a resource hub for activism.

To get involved with SAYAN, you can visit our website and sign up as a member. We also encourage you to participate in our events, workshops, and meetings to engage with the community and contribute to our shared mission.

SAYAN aims to strengthen the bonds between South Asian countries to bring about positive changes in the lives of queer individuals in the region. Our objectives include advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, raising awareness, fostering a sense of community, and promoting active citizenship.