News Category: Human Rights
Consultation Meeting on Counter Trafficking Issues with Camp-in-Charges (CiC) at RRRC Office, Cox’s Bazar
For the first time of its kind, a Consultation Meeting on Counter Trafficking Issues was held in Cox’s Bazar, bringing together all Camp-in-Charges (CiCs) responsible for managing the Rohingya camps….
A Cry for Justice: Various Organizations Stand Against Child Rape and Torture
Various organizations working to prevent child abuse in Chittagong recently formed a human chain, demanding swift justice for child domestic worker Rahima’s rape case and all other child and women…
Training on Anti-Human Trafficking Act 2012 Organized for Armed Police Battalion (APBN)
“We work in the Rohingya camps for maintaining law and order, enhancing security, and supporting humanitarian operations. We had very limited knowledge about the Anti-Human Trafficking Act 2012. We had…
Additional Secretary and NPD of AVCB-III Project Visits YPSA’s Working Areas in Chandpur and Cox’s Bazar
Mr. A.K.M. Tariquel Alam, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (MoLGRD&C), and National Project Director (NPD) of the “Activating Village Courts in Bangladesh Phase…
Justice Denied: Advocates Raise Voice for Child Rape Victims on International Women’s Day
A public demonstration was convened in front of the Chittagong Press Club, protesting against acts of rape, oppression, and violence. This demonstration, marking International Women’s Day 2025, witnessed the participation…
Divisional Conference on “Role and Responsibilities of Local Administration in Activating Village Courts” Held in Chattogram
A divisional conference titled “Role and Responsibilities of Local Administration in Activating Village Courts” was held on February 22nd, 2025 at the World Trade Center in port city’s Agrabad. The…
Closing of RISE Project in Seven RMG Factories
The closing of the RISE Project was officially scheduled to take place in October & November 2024, at the designated seven individual factory locations like Dhaka, Gazipur and Savar areas….
YPSA honored by Chattogram District Employment Office
YPSA has been honored by the Chattogram District Employment Office (DEMO). The Assistant Director of DEMO presented this award to the YPSA Safe Migration Team in recognition of the team’s…
Research Results Dissemination Workshop of the “YPSA Rural Ageing Project”
YPSA has been implementing care and support programs along with livelihood program for the elderly people in Sitakund for a long time. Since the number of the ageing people has…
International Migrants Day and National Expatriates Day 2024 Celebrated
As per the decision of the government of Bangladesh, Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) in association with the District Administration and District Employment and Manpower Officer of Cox’s Bazar…
Dialogue on Public Expectations and Actions on Police Reform
A separate Police Service Commission should be formed to transform the police into a politically unbiased and citizen-oriented institution, suggested participants in a dialogue on police reform in Chattogram on…
The British High Commissioner Visits YPSA’s On-going Activities in Cox’s Bazar
Ms. Sarah Cooke, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh visited the on-going activities of Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) at the Multi-Purpose Community Center, Rajapalong Union, Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar…
YPSA Organized Training on Anti-Human Trafficking Act 2012 for Personnel of APBn in Cox’s Bazar
YPSA organized a training titled, “Training on CT Issues, Human Smuggling, Anti-Human Trafficking Act 2012, Case Management, Victims of Trafficking (VoT) Reintegration and Referral Mechanism with Law Enforcement Agency” participated…
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
As part of the global 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, YPSA organized a day-long program under the slogan “Protect women and girls, build a violence-free world.” The event was held…
Youth Radio Journalists interviewed ICC Chief Prosecutor in Cox’s Bazar
For the third time, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan accompanied by some of his colleagues came to talk to members of…
Lasting impact and Expressed love of the community to WFP and YPSA
The devastating eastern flood had recently swept through in Feni district leaving behind a trail of destruction. Among them a road (master bari to salimer bari), of South Shreepur, Munshir…
USAID Official Alena Tansey Visits YouthRISE Listening Group in Ukhiya
Alena Tansey, the Office Director for the Office of Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) at USAID, visited a female Listening Group’s audio session in Ratnapalong, Ukhiya Upazila, on 27…
Staff Orientation on “Ain Shohayota Activity” project
YPSA organized a day-long staff orientation workshop for the newly recruited project staffs at YPSA head office under the project “The Ain Shohayota Activity” supported by Democracy International, on the…
YPSA Celebrates World Day Against Human Trafficking-in-Persons – 2024
“Be it a child of the Rohingya refugee or a child of the host community, it does not matter to us. Our duty is to protect all the children in…
YPSA Celebrates Safeguarding Mentees at Certification Ceremony
YPSA is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and adults it serves. The Safeguarding mentorship program equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent harm,…