Press Release Implement National Women Development Policy soon Bangladesh National Women Lawyers Association (BNWLA) called on the council of advisers to take necessary steps to implement the National Women Development Policy 2008 immediately on March 12, 2008. In a statement, Executive Director of the Association Adv. Salma Ali hailed the chief adviser and the women affairs adviser for formulating the policy. But any delay in taking necessary steps to implement the policy might create obstacles to achieving the main objectives of the policy, she said. The association expressed its hope that the policy would greatly help the elected government implement programmes for the development and empowerment of women. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 23 March 2008 )
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Report of Woman Lawyers’ Convention 2007 "Strengthening Women Rights in the Democratization Process in Bangladesh"   Bangladesh National Woman Lawyers’ Association (BNWLA) organized the 3rd National Convention of the Women Lawyers on December 02, 2007. The convention with the theme "Strengthening Women Rights in the Democratization Process in Bangladesh" was attended by the representatives of development partners, national and international non-government organizations, civil society organization, print and electronic media, members of the higher & lower judiciary and, of course, the lawyer members of the association from across the country.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 December 2008 )
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‘Eve Teasing’ is addressing to emerging issues. It is a matter of grave concern in the free movement of Bangladeshi women. It has become a serious issue resulting in terrible and sometimes horrifying consequences. Though eve teasing is considered as a public nuisance all over the world, in our country it has gradually become brutal form of sexual harassment often resulting in grievous hurt, abduction, acid throwing, rape murder and forced suicide. Eve-teasing, though, had been previously considered under the VAW reports of BNWLA since 2000, but from 2005 the organization has declared crusade against eve-teasing and published a poster trying to bring this matter into the limelight and held various discussions, meetings and event held a press conference to create awareness as well. In this regard, BNWLA has organized a roundtable meeting in September 12, 2007 with the collaboration of Daily Prothom Alo.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 17 March 2008 )
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A dialogue meeting on “Rights and Responsibilities of Female Word Commissioner” was held in Khulna on December 13, 2007 organized by BNWLA. Acting Mayor, Word Commissioners of Khulna City Corporation, Journalist, Lawyers, Govt. representatives and NGO professionals were took part on that dialogue session. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 March 2008 )
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Bangladesh has a low literacy rate with only a few percentages of people who are literate and are aware of social privileges. Majority women and children in Bangladesh are left underprivileged and are unaware of their basic rights and hence cannot raise their voices to establish their civil liberties. BNWLA works to combat violence and maintains a comprehensive approach towards raising awareness through research, communication and awareness campaigns. BNWLA aims to develop and improve the knowledge, skills and attitude of mass people so that they can play a vital role in prevention of all forms of discrimination and violence especially against women and children.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 01 December 2008 )
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