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Parmin Fatema is originally from Northern Rakhine State in Myanmar, now she lives in the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. She served as a female team leader with the Danish Refugee Council for two years. Currently in her final year at the Asian University for Women (AUW), Parmin has been a Local Coordinator for Students for Liberty since 2020. Presently, she works as a Research Assistant at AUW’s Center for Climate Change and Environmental Health (CCCEH).

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‘I’m not just confined to academics. I’m also pursuing a Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate and participating in the Aspire Leaders Program,’ she notes. 

A multifaceted artist, Parmin uses her talents in writing, poetry, and photography to articulate the experiences of her community. 

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‘My art is a window into the lives and struggles of my people,’ she says. 

Her poems frequently appear in The Art Garden Rohingya, and she competes in various platforms like Oxfam and AUW Clubs. She also interned at Myatt Academy, crafting children’s stories. In 2022, she co-authored the article in Forced Migration Review 70, ‘Knowledge, Voice, and Power,’ representing the voice of Rohingya women. Whether it’s easing her mood through artwork or engaging in creative writing, Parmin finds solace and expression in her art. 

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‘When I witness the realities of my community, it stirs something deep within me, compelling me to create. I aim to contribute more to my community in the future, particularly in research, education, women’s empowerment, journalism, and environmental science,’ —she explains.