Rohingya Women Gather to Remember the Genocide and Demand Justice

26 August 2026 | Rohingya Refugee Camp, Bangladesh

Rohingya women gathered in  refugee camp in Bangladesh on 25 August to commemorate Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day, remembering those who lost their lives during the 2017 genocide and decades of persecution, violence, and displacement.

The women gathered to remember relatives, friends, and community members who were killed, families that were separated, villages that were destroyed, and the homes they were forced to leave behind.

Rokiya Bibi, who participated in the gathering, spoke about the importance of remembering the victims and keeping the history of the Rohingya community alive. She reflected on the continuing pain of displacement and the loss experienced by Rohingya families.

Jonnat Ara, another participant, said the gathering was also an opportunity for Rohingya women to raise their voices for their rights. “As women, we are calling for justice, our rights and citizenship, and the right to return to Myanmar with dignity,” she said.

The gathering took place in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, where Rohingya families continue to live in displacement. The women used the occasion to remember the victims while reaffirming their demands for justice, dignity, safety, citizenship, and a safe and voluntary return to their homeland.

For the women, 25 August was not only a day of remembrance. It was also a moment to ensure that the stories of those who were lost are not forgotten and that the voices of Rohingya women continue to be heard.

They gathered to remember the past, speak about their rights, and call for a future in which Rohingya can return home with justice, citizenship, safety, and dignity.

From the refugee camps of Bangladesh, their message remains strong: we remember, we endure, and we will never be silenced.