UN Women Bangladesh

07/05/2026

“Across the most fundamental aspects of life — work and income, family and property, mobility, safety and security — women continue to face systemic disadvantage.” — Gitanjali Singh, Representative, UN Women.

On March 9, 2026, UN Women, in partnership with The Daily Star and with support from the European Union in Bangladesh, convened a roundtable to launch a report offering a comprehensive gender-based analysis of Bangladesh’s legal framework. The report examines existing gaps, identifies discriminatory provisions, and outlines actionable recommendations to advance gender equality and justice.

Check this out to learn more about the discussion and the recommendations for advancing gender-responsive legal reforms in Bangladesh:

A roundtable was organized on March 9, 2026, by UN Women in partnership with The Daily Star, with support from the European Union.

07/05/2026

“We have to keep going with education, respect, and leadership. These are what we will leave behind for the next generation.” Rohingya Gender Volunteer, Camp 18.

On 27 April 2026, a delegation from the Embassy of Sweden, led by Hanna Norell, Head of Swedish Development Cooperation and Deputy Head of Mission, and accompanied by colleagues from the Embassy of Sweden and Sida’s Humanitarian Department, visited the UN Women’s Multipurpose Women’s Centre (MPWC) in Camp 18, managed by the local women-led organization, Nari Maitree.

During the visit, the delegation met Rohingya gender volunteers and women leaders from self‑organised women’s networks, hearing firsthand how women in the camps are building leadership within their communities.

The delegation received a brief tour of the MPWC, highlighting its role as a one‑stop centre offering integrated services, skills development, and ongoing community activities as well as engaged with men involved in the Engaging Men through Accountable Practice initiative.

“We believe leadership trainings are preparing us so that one day we can manage the Women’s Centre ourselves, become trainers and support other women to become leaders in our community.” A Rohingya woman leader shared her reflections during the discussion with the delegates.

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Photo Credit: UN Women/Nadira Islam

07/05/2026

আজ জাতিসংঘ বাংলাদেশ ‘Positive Masculinity’ (ইতিবাচক পুরুষত্ব) বিষয়ে একটি জেন্ডার টকের আয়োজন করেছে। আলোচনায় সমাজে প্রচলিত কিছু নেতিবাচক পুরুষত্বের ধারণা তুলে ধরা হয়, যা নারী ও পুরুষ, উভয়কেই ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত করে। তবে যখন পুরুষরা সহানুভূতি প্রদর্শন করে, দায়িত্ব ভাগ করে নেয়, নারীর প্রতি সহিংসতার বিরুদ্ধে কথা বলে এবং নারীর নেতৃত্বকে সমর্থন করে, তখন সমাজ এগিয়ে যায়।

ইউএনএফপিএ ও ইউএন উইমেনের নেতৃত্বে, ইউনেস্কো ও ইউএনডিপির অংশগ্রহণে আয়োজিত জাতিসংঘ বাংলাদেশের এই জেন্ডার টকে গুরুত্ব দেওয়া হয়—ক্ষতিকর ধারণা ও অভ্যাস পরিত্যাগ করে কীভাবে আমরা আরও ভালো সহকর্মী, জীবনসঙ্গী ও বাবা হতে পারি এবং সবার জন্য একটি আরও নিরাপদ ও সম্মানজনক পরিবেশ গড়ে তুলতে পারি।




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29/04/2026

Are there any digital safety habits you follow regularly in your personal or professional life?

Under the United Nations Electoral Assistance Programme (DRIP/BALLOT), UN Women, in collaboration with the United Nations University Institute in Macau, recently conducted a two-day training on “Strengthening Digital Security and Cyber Resilience for Women Civil Society Organizations and Journalists.”

During the training, participants reflected on key lessons and shared practical steps they are taking to stay safe . Their insights offer simple yet powerful reminders for all of us to strengthen our digital safety practices.

Watch the video to hear directly from participants and pick up tips you can start using today.

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UN Women Asia and the Pacific

28/04/2026

Supported by the Elsie Initiative Fund managed by UN Women, UNOPS in collaboration with BIPSOT held a ground breaking ceremony today!

26/04/2026

✅The Time Use Survey 2021 by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and UN Women, reveals that women in Bangladesh spend 7.3 times as much time on unpaid and domestic work as men. Recognizing the economic value of unpaid care strengthens the case for ensuring that those who provide care within families and households have a fair share of, and control over, generated income.

According to the Household Production Satellite Account (HPSA) report by BBS and UN Women, developed with and technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), shows that in 2021, the value of women’s unpaid work was equivalent to 5.7 trillion taka, in monetary terms.

At the National Care Conclave 2026, UN Women Bangladesh, in collaboration with ADB Bangladesh and আন্তর্জাতিক শ্রম সংস্থা - International Labour Organization and the Ministries of Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare, brought together government, development partners, and civil society to advance dialogue on building a transformative care economy in Bangladesh.

The conclave was graced by Honourable Minister of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs and Ministry of Social Welfare, Bangladesh/ সমাজকল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়, বাংলাদেশ Mr. Md. Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain and Honourable State Minister of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Bangladesh/ সমাজকল্যাণ মন্ত্রণালয়, বাংলাদেশ, Ms. Farzana Sharmin.

“The undervaluing and gendered division of care work, unpaid and paid, is one of the biggest drivers of gender inequality. It limits women’s and girls’ time and opportunities for education, decent paid work, and political participation and leadership,” stated Gitanjali Singh, Representative, UN Women Bangladesh.

🤝 Through ministerial dialogues, a high-level panel, and technical sessions, participants explored policy pathways to strengthen care systems, shift social norms, and expand decent work in the care sector, reaffirming a shared commitment to a gender-responsive care policy framework.



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23/04/2026

Let’s have a quick look into the session “From Commitment to Action: Advancing the Care Economy in Bangladesh,” moderated by Ms. Gitanjali Singh, Representative, UN Women Bangladesh, as part of the National Care Conclave 2026 jointly organized by আন্তর্জাতিক শ্রম সংস্থা - International Labour Organization, Asian Development Bank, and UN Women Bangladesh, today.

22/04/2026

Brushstrokes of hope.

Murals created by Rohingya women are brightening safe spaces across UN Women’s MPWCs and the Women’s Market in the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar.

Explore how art is helping build resilience: http://unwo.men/LMic50YAt7x

19/04/2026

“Over the two days, we gained valuable knowledge on cybersecurity, which we plan to apply both in strengthening our organizational policies and enhancing our personal cyber safety practices,” stated Md. Ariful Hasan, Monitoring, Learning & Reporting Officer, Association For Alternative Development - AFAD.

Under the United Nations Electoral Assistance Programme (DRIP/BALLOT), UN Women, in collaboration with the United Nations University Institute in Macau, conducted a 2-day training on "Strengthening Digital Security and Cyber Resilience for Women Civil Society Organizations and Journalists” recently.

💡 Key takeaways:
Participants enhanced their awareness of emerging risks in , technology facilitated gender-based violence ( ) and built practical skills to identify threats and promote responsible use to advance safe and inclusive digital spaces for all, while also promoting women’s in peace and security.

⚠️ Key challenges:
Persistent gaps in cybersecurity knowledge, weak institutional mechanisms against protection from cyber threats, limited institutional frameworks, TFGBV, and rising continue to pose risks, especially for women, both online and offline.

🛡️ Way forward to advance safe and inclusive digital spaces for all:
Ensuring gender-responsive cybersecurity and digital security laws, , and strategies. This includes creating safer online spaces for women and groups, preventing and addressing TFGBV, promoting inclusive and ethical AI systems, and strengthening the capacity of women-led organizations, women activists, human rights defenders, and journalists to navigate digital risks.

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13/04/2026

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