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Rani Yan Yan
Rani Yan Yan (Chakma language, Chakma: π’ππ¨ π ππ΄ π ππ΄; Rakhine language, Rakhine: αααα―αα¬αΈ ααα―ααΊβααα―ααΊ, born 1984) is an Indigenous human rights defender and women's rights activist from Bangladesh, serving as the advisor to the Chakma Circle Chief.Β In 2014, she married Devasish Roy, the Chakma Circle Chief, and has since been known as Rani Yan Yan. Career As the Chakma Rani (queen) and advisor to the Chakma Circle Chief, she has effectively advocated for the appointment of more women as headmen and karbaris (traditional leaders), ensuring women's rights are upheld within the traditional system. She has advised organizations on climate resiliency and gender equality, researched political participation of Indigenous women, and mentored youth activists on diversity and social inclusion. In 2018, while supporting two Indigenous teenage girls who had been sexually assaulted, Rani Yan Yan was attacked. During the COVID-19 pan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rani
''Rani'' () is a female title, equivalent to queen, for royal or princely rulers in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It translates to 'queen' in English. It is also a Sanskrit Hindu feminine given name. The term applies equally to a queen regnant as well as a wife of a ''Raja''/'' Rai'' or '' Rana'' Notable people named Rani * Rani (Pakistani actress) (born December 8, 1946 β died May 27, 1993), Pakistani actress and model * Rani Bhabani (born 1716 β died 1795), Indian philanthropist and zamindar * Rani Chandra (born October 12, 1976), Indian actress and winner of the Miss Kerala pageant * Rani Chatterjee (born November 3, 1984), Indian actress, dancer and presenter * Rani Chitralekha Bhonsle (born February 26, 1941), Indian political and social worker * Rani Gaidinliu (born January 26, 1915 β died February 17, 1993), Indian activist, spiritual and political leader * Rani Hamid (born 1944), Bangladeshi chess player * Rani Kamalesvaran (born 1971), an A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |