Call to Ensure Women’s Leadership and Safety in Coastal Areas
- Update Time : 11:02:53 am, Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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Calls have been made to promote women’s leadership, establish their rights, ensure their safety, and improve access to healthcare in coastal areas. Participants at a dialogue stressed the need for coordinated efforts by government and non-government organisations to protect women’s reproductive health, prevent child marriage and ensure access to essential services.
The dialogue was held on Wednesday (October 14) at the conference room of the Koyra Upazila Parishad in Khulna. The Initiative for Right View (IRV) organised the event with support from Manusher Jonno Foundation. The dialogue was organised under the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Bangladesh Project. Discussions focused on providing effective support to women, facilitating access to services, and strengthening referral systems to ensure they receive appropriate assistance based on their needs. The event was chaired by Marina Parvin Juthi, executive chief of IRV. Koyra Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Md Abdullah Al Baki attended as the chief guest. Special guests included Upazila Youth Development Officer K. M. Mofizur Rahman, Social Services Officer Md Abul Azad and Women’s Affairs Officer Reshma Akter. The programme was moderated by Salma Parvin, programme manager of IRV.
They further stressed the need to overcome social stigma and misconceptions surrounding reproductive health and create an environment where women can seek medical advice without hesitation. The speakers urged government departments, elected representatives, non-governmental organisations and local communities to work together to ensure that women receive essential services promptly.
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