Booklet on violence against women launched
A booklet on 'Breaking the Silence on Violence Against Women in Bangladesh' was launched at a workshop held at a city hotel on Tuesday, says a press release.
The event was organised by Research Evaluation Associates for Development (READ) and sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs Rokeya Sultana and Netherlands Ambassador Bea Ten Tusscher were present as the chief guest and special guest.
More than one hundred gender specialists and experts representing government departments, NGOs, women's organisations and the donor agencies took part in the workshop.
Dr Syed Jahangeer Haider, managing director of READ, presented the prevailing Bangladesh context along with 21 case study findings of victims of domestic violence.
The workshop highlighted the harrowing life stories of the victims, such as their sufferings through murder, rape, acid attack and beating.
The speakers also placed several recommendations, including ensuring prompt access to justice and punishment to the culprits.
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