UNB, Dhaka :
Calling for stronger commitment and investments to end violence against women and girls, the UN Women said cost of violence against women and girls “impedes” economic growth in Bangladesh.
“The pandemic of violence against women and girls can and must end, but it will need stronger commitment and investments,” United Nations Assistant-Secretary-General and UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri was quoted as saying on Friday. The UN Women Deputy Executive Director met with key stakeholders in
Bangladesh to discuss efforts and collaborations to achieve the gender equality targets of the Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh.
This high-level visit is part of UN Women’s leadership globally to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence under the ‘Orange the World’ umbrella that calls for robust funding to end violence against women and girls. Puri met with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroze Chumki and leaders from the private sector, civil society, and heads of agencies and diplomatic missions.
Speaking with the State Minister Chumki, Puri highlighted, “Ending violence against women is a pre-requisite for the achievement of our shared development agenda and demands innovative solutions and the forging of new partnerships to mobilize funds from all available sources.” Bangladesh has a high prevalence of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence and child marriage, said the UN Women.
According to the UNFPA/Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics study, more than 10 million Bangladeshi women experience physical or sexual violence every year. Puri’s visit ends on Saturday after contributing to discussions at the Global Forum for Migration Development where UN Women has introduced gender-responsive employment contract for migrant domestic workers to prevent exploitations and promote safe working conditions. In Bangladesh, UN Women and its partners focus on reducing violence against women, promoting economic empowerment, increasing leadership and political participation, and engendering National Planning and Budgeting.
Calling for stronger commitment and investments to end violence against women and girls, the UN Women said cost of violence against women and girls “impedes” economic growth in Bangladesh.
“The pandemic of violence against women and girls can and must end, but it will need stronger commitment and investments,” United Nations Assistant-Secretary-General and UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri was quoted as saying on Friday. The UN Women Deputy Executive Director met with key stakeholders in
Bangladesh to discuss efforts and collaborations to achieve the gender equality targets of the Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh.
This high-level visit is part of UN Women’s leadership globally to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence under the ‘Orange the World’ umbrella that calls for robust funding to end violence against women and girls. Puri met with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroze Chumki and leaders from the private sector, civil society, and heads of agencies and diplomatic missions.
Speaking with the State Minister Chumki, Puri highlighted, “Ending violence against women is a pre-requisite for the achievement of our shared development agenda and demands innovative solutions and the forging of new partnerships to mobilize funds from all available sources.” Bangladesh has a high prevalence of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence and child marriage, said the UN Women.
According to the UNFPA/Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics study, more than 10 million Bangladeshi women experience physical or sexual violence every year. Puri’s visit ends on Saturday after contributing to discussions at the Global Forum for Migration Development where UN Women has introduced gender-responsive employment contract for migrant domestic workers to prevent exploitations and promote safe working conditions. In Bangladesh, UN Women and its partners focus on reducing violence against women, promoting economic empowerment, increasing leadership and political participation, and engendering National Planning and Budgeting.
