www.ngdobd.org To increase access of persons with disabilities to safety net programs aimed at poverty alleviation (Article 28, Adequate Standard of Living and Social Protection) and to disaster preparedness programs (Article 11, Situations of Risk and Humanitarian Emergencies). The project will operate at both national level – advocating to the national government for persons with … Read more…
www.ngdobd.org (Year Two) To collect and collate data on human rights violations and access to justice, and use this information to develop an alternative report for submission to the CRPD Committee. This National Coalition will also continue advocacy with the government of Bangladesh around CRPD compliance, implementation and reporting. Key activities in the second year … Read more…
http://ncdwbd.org To ensure the right to employment for women with disabilities (Article 27) in order to promote stronger livelihoods, improved social status and dignity for women with disabilities in 11 mainly grassroots districts (Kushtia, Natore, Dhaka, Bogra, Rajshahi, Sirajgong, Rangpur, Magura, Dinajpur, Khulna and Chapinababgong), where over 10,000 women with disabilities live. The project will … Read more…
To increase the knowledge and skills of indigenous persons with disabilities in the Bandarban, Khagrachhari and Rangamati Hill tracts so they can become more effective trainers and advocates on the CRPD, both among the local community and also to local administration and traditional leaders. The project will expand the knowledge and skills of staff, board … Read more…
www.sdsl.org.bd To continue capacity building and networking with the deaf/hard of hearing in Dhaka and reach out to new disabled persons’ organizations representing people with hearing loss in the districts of Rangpur (Northern region), Sirajgong (Northwest region) and Rangamati (Eastern zone of Bangladesh, consisting mostly of indigenous inhabitants). The project will raise awareness of the … Read more…