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News Category: Human Rights

panel speakers in the meeting

Democratization needed for the national budget formulation process and tax system

“More democratization of the national budget formulation process and tax systems through ensuring participation of common people is essential for good governance. Government should take opinions from common people in formulating…

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Inaugural ceremony

10th Chittagong divisional disability sports competition and disability fair 2014 held

For nurturing the mind, body and spirit of people with disability through sports and recreation, Jatiya Protibondhi Krira Samity and Chittagong Society for The Disabled (CSD)  jointly organized 10th Chittagong…

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Jesmin Akter receiving crest

Jesmin Akter of YPSA honored as “Joyeeta Woman”

Ms. Jesmin AKter, Program Officer of YPSA’s Leadership Development Program has been honored as “Joyeeta Woman” for her 20 years outstanding contribution on social development and human rights, in an…

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ICTPD-2014A batch attends a meeting

ICTPD-2014A batch consist of 25 members from various countries visit YPSA

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Stockholm University and Life Academy, Sweden organize International Training Program on ICT and Pedagogical Development (ICTPD) each year.  The regional workshop for the batch…

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Meeting

Sharing Meeting on”Safer Life of Girl Domestic Workers & Involvement of Chittagong of City Corporation” held

“Govt. has taken steps for re-enrollment of the drop out students who have previously left school. So the girl domestic workers are not out of the plan.  As a counselor…

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Press Conference at Chittagong Press Club

Press conference on Stop Violence, Build a Peaceful Nation

“Bangladesh is an independent democratic country with multi-languages, multi-religions and multi-communities. For a long time we’ve been living with peace and harmony. Before and after every national election even local…

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Chief Executive of YPSA Md. Arifur Rahman presenting the concept paper

Challenged people being involved in mainstream development: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed

Commerce Minister Mr. Tofail Ahmed said the government has attached highest priority to mainstreaming the challenged people through making them efficient workforce for ensuring inclusive development in the country.  “Like…

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Inaugural of 7th Annual Convention of Self-help Organization

7th annual convention of self-help organization of persons with disabilities held

7th annual convention of Self-help Organization of Persons with Disabilities was held with the support of Actionaid Bangladesh at YPSA HRDC Sitakund Campus on 22 October 2014. About 500 representatives…

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Discussion meeting

International Day of the Girl Child 2014 observed

With the theme “Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence” YPSA observed International Day of the Girl Child 2014  in recognition of the importance of investing in and empowering adolescent girls…

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Demonstration of Digital Talking Books in front of speaker of national parliament

Demonstration of Digital Talking Books in front of speaker of national parliament

Mr. Ahsanullah Sarkar, Associate Program Officer of YPSA has demonstrated Digital Talking Books (DAISY) in front of Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, Honorable Speaker of National Parliament, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh on the…

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Abdullah Al Shakir, Webmaster of YPSA receiving certificate from Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid

Training workshop on “Inclusive Publishing” held for the first time in Bangladesh.

Training workshop on “Inclusive Publishing” was conducted during 15 to 17 September 2014 at the BASIS Auditorium, Dhaka. This program was conducted by the DAISY Consortium with support from WIPO…

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Md. Arifur Rahman receives Certificate of Appreciation from Ms. Sara Stephens of Winrock International

YPSA receives Certificate of Appreciation from USAID and Winrock International

YPSA receives certificate of appreciation from USAID and Winrock International to successfully finish Survivors Care & Support (SS) activities as a partner of Actions for Combating Trafficking in Persons (ACT)…

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YPSA wins ISIF Asia award 2014

YPSA wins The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) Award

YPSA won The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) Award under the category “Innovation on learning and localization”. The Awards Ceremony took place during the Internet Governance Forum in Istanbul,…

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Sewing machine distribution

YPSA distributed sewing machines among the underprivileged rural women

YPSA distributed sewing machines to the fifteen underprivileged rural women who have been given a sewing training course at Banskhali aimed to make them self-reliant through income generating activities. Mostafizur…

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Meeting at YPSA Head Office

Deputy Managing Director of PKSF visits YPSA

Deputy Managing Director Md. Fazlul Kader and Deputy General Manger Md. Abdul Matin of PKSF visited YPSA during 5-7 August, 2014. On the first day, they exchanged views with the…

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Rally on World Population Day 2014 in Chittagong, Bangladesh

YPSA observed World Population Day 2014

YPSA jointly with Department of Family Planning organized colorful rally and discussion meeting on 11 July to mark the World Population Day 2014 under the theme “Investing in young people”. Begum…

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roundtable meeting

Collaborative counter-trafficking awareness needs to combat human trafficking

“Human trafficking is serious crime against humanity. Several trafficking agents are transporting Bangladeshi people to Malaysia, with false promises of work, through the Cox’sbazar sea route. Most of the victims…

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Human chain

Human chain and discussion for preventing child marriage and dowry system held at Sitakund

Child Marriage and Dowry System is a common social problem in Bangladesh also in Sitakunda Upazilla, especially at fisherman villages. UNICEF report said 66 percent of girls get married before…

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PKSF launches year-long silver jubilee celebration

Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) on May 11, 2014 began a yearlong celebration to mark its 25th founding anniversary next year with a promise to diversify operations to lift millions…

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Minister of Primary and Mass Education Bangladesh visiting YPSA stall at the education fair

Teacher’s Conference 2014 held in Cox’sbazar

YPSA took part in a three-day Teacher’s Conference 2014 hosted by Access to Information (a2i) Programme, under the Prime Minister’s Office in partnership with the British Council at Cox’sbazar cultural…

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