Speaker of the National Parliament Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, MP, on Wednesday held a courtesy meeting with a delegation from UN Women to discuss measures aimed at advancing women’s rights, empowerment and gender equality in Bangladesh.
The UN Women delegation was led by Gitanjali Singh, Representative of UN Women in Bangladesh. Secretary of the National Parliament Secretariat Barrister Md Golam Sorwar Bhuiyan was also present at the meeting.
According to UN Women Bangladesh, the discussion focused on strengthening efforts to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, including the establishment of an inter-party caucus on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the National Parliament.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of enhancing women’s political leadership at all levels, from grassroots institutions to national politics, to ensure greater participation of women in decision-making processes.
The two sides further discussed support mechanisms for women-headed households through the government’s Family Card programme and explored ways to improve social and economic assistance for vulnerable families.
Preventing violence against women and children also featured prominently in the discussions, with participants emphasising the need for continued collaboration among policymakers, development partners and other stakeholders to address the issue effectively.
The meeting reflected the shared commitment of the Parliament and UN Women to advancing gender equality, strengthening women’s leadership and ensuring greater protection and opportunities for women and girls across Bangladesh.
Article Credit: daily-sun