Orientation program on Actions to Combat Trafficking-in-Persons (ACT) Program at Cox'sbazar

YPSA has started Actions to Combat Trafficking-in-Persons (ACT) Program in Chittagong Division with the support of Winrock International & USAID. An orientation program on ACT program was held at District Commissioner Office Conference Hall on 9 March. DC of Cox’sbazar was present as chief guest in the meeting. Ms. Lisa S. Hammond, Chief of party, ACT program & Md. Arifur Rahman Chief Executive of YPSA were present in the meeting. Government Officials & NGO representative from Comilla, Feni, Rangamati, Banderban, Chittagong and Cox'sbazar district participated at the program.

Seminar on “Women’s Day and Women Empowerment: Bangladesh Perspective” held

“Male domination and subordination of women are the underlying tenants of the country's social structure. Men have the economic control and therefore are the decision makers. Women's lives are dominated by a highly restricted social structure. Although women contribute to the family, often their efforts are not valued.” Speakers said at a seminar on “Women’s Day and Women Empowerment: Bangladesh Perspective” jointly organized by Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and YPSA with the support of Alliance to End Domestic Violence against Women in Chittagong on 9 March. Begum Semon Ara Toiyab, Member of Parliament was present as chief guest in the seminar. evsjvq co–b

Chittagong Change Makers Convention 2010' held

Paribarik Nirjaton Protirodh Jote (Alliance to End Domestic Violence against Women) and YPSA jointly organized Change Makers Convention 2010' at Sitakund on 9 March. Abdullah Al Baker Bhuiyan, Chairman of Upazila Parishad, Sitakund was present as chief guest at the function chaired by Shamsuddin Bhuiyan Tutul, President of YPSA’s executive committee. Rally and cultural program also organized at YPSA-HRDC Sitakund. evsjvq co–b

Direct election should be arranged for the reserved seats for women

Direct election should be arranged for the reserved seats for women at the national parliament. Government should undertake necessary measures to execute the CEDAW to end discrimination against women in all forms. Speakers said in a seminar organized by SUPRO to mark the International Women’s Day 2010 at Chittagong on 8 March. A colorful procession also organized at the city. evsjvq co–b

Internship program for the students of Asian University for Women Inaugurated

Inauguration ceremony of internship program for the students of Asian University for Women (AUW) was held at YPSA on 2 March. In first batch a total of 18 students of AUW will participate in the internship program. The interns will work with YPSA and its partner organizations in various development issues. Ms. Zarina Hossain, Director Service Learning AUW, Ms. Agnes Khoo Phd, Asst Professor AUW, Mr. Manzur Murshed Chy, Director(Economic Development)YPSA and Ms. Khaleda Begum, Team Leader, GFATM 912 Package, YPSA Consortium were present at the ceremony.

Workshop on finalizing the draft Law for the Persons with Disabilities

Vashkar Bhattacharjee, YPSA official joint the workshop in Meherpur to finalize the draft Law for the Persons with Disabilities during 19-20 February. The NFOWD and Parliamentarians’ Caucus on Disability joinly organized the two-day workshop. Part of the execution procedure of the election manifesto of present government, the law making process is continuing in accordance with UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In this regard, the NFOWD together with the organizations those are working with and for the persons with disabilities nation wide have been organizing meeting and seminars for finalizing the draft law.

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