Dhaka: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today emphasized the importance of establishing a safe and inclusive environment for women to ensure sustainable development and social justice. She noted that the government is actively working to end violence against women and formulate gender-sensitive policies.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rizwana, who is also the adviser of the Ministry of Water Resources, made these remarks during a courtesy call by Country Representative of UN Women Geetanjali Singh at her office in the Ministry of Environment at the Bangladesh Secretariat. During their meeting, they discussed priority issues including challenges in the care economy, the evolution of women’s leadership, and the prevention of sexual harassment in both public and private sectors.
Both parties agreed to strengthen cooperation on these issues and pledged to work together toward achieving sustainable development and climate resilience. The discussion underscored that a just and inclusive society can be built through coordinated efforts by the government, international organizations, and civil society.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both the Government of Bangladesh and UN Women reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their partnership in promoting gender justice, amplifying women’s voices in decision-making processes, and ensuring women’s development free from violence and discrimination. Present at the meeting were Environment, Forest and Climate Change Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Deputy Secretary Jesmin Nahar, and senior officials from UN Women.