Sabika Abbas

Sabika Abbas, also named Sabika Abbas Naqvi, is a poet from India. She was a resident of The Bellagio Center in 2023 through The Rockefeller Foundation. She describes her poetry as a kind of archive, telling stories that are often left untold, including resilience, love, and solidarity. Her work is shaped by feminist and queer politics. She founded Sar-e-Rahguzar, a movement that brings poetry into public streets, and performs protest poetry in public spaces. She also works as a gender rights activist and alternative educator.