Mr. Andre Deponti Afonso, Deputy Director of Safe Abortion Action Fund (SAAF) visited from 13 – 18 November 2022, the project activities of “Enhancing the access to quality abortion for tea workers, ethnic minority and hard-to-reach population of North-eastern Region (Sylhet division) of Bangladesh” project funded by the SAAF. The major objective/s of his...
As of previous years, the BWHC celebrated the International Day of Older Person (IDOP) on 01 October 2022 in collaboration with the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and with other development partners and NGOs working in this field. The overall umbrella theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons in...
As of previous years, BWHC celebrated the International Safe Abortion Day 2022 on the 28 September 2022. This year, the theme “Abortion Uncertain Times” which is addressing healthcare, sustainable development and sexual and reproductive health and reproduction rights. Bangladesh Women’s Health Coalition (BWHC) celebrated International Safe Abortion Day 2019 country wide in its’ all-service...
After the Annual General Meeting 2021 held in March 2022, the 4th (Fourth) meeting of the BWHC Executive Committee (2021 – 2023) was held on the 9th of June 2022 at BWHC’s Conference room at 11:00 am. In absence of BWHC honorable Chairperson Ms. Nasimun Ara Huq, the honorable Vice-Chairperson Ms. Jahanara Sadeque chaired...
Under the project “STI and HIV Prevention Service Package for the Brothel Based Sex Workers and their Client Service Package-1 (SP – 1)” funded by the AIDS/STD Programme (ASP) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a Project Coordination and Review meeting was conducted by the Joint Venture lead by PIACT Bangladesh on...
With the financial support of BWHC members, BWHC distributed 550 cold-stricken poor people on 09 January, 2022 (Hobiganj), 10 January, 2022 (Moulvibazar) and 22 January, 2022 (Saghata) respectively. BWHC Executive Director Mr. Sharif Mostafa Helal along with the representatives of local self-government, local elites and community population were present in the distribution ceremonies. Due...
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021 was held on 22 January 2022 at the BWHC Head Office Conference room at 11:00 am. The meeting was chaired & facilitated by Ms. Nasimun Ara Huq, the Honorable Chairperson of the BWHC Executive Committee and the general members participated in agenda-wise discussions. The AGM has been conducted...
Each year on World AIDS Day (December 1) we take time to reflect upon our worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic by remembering the millions we’ve lost over the past four decades, celebrating our achievements over the past year, and pledging to work in even more inclusive and innovative ways over the coming year....
With the financial support from HelpAge Korea, BWHC distributed foods and Coronavirus protection kits to 110 families with older workers of 02 (two) tea gardens under the project named “Inclusion and Supporting Older Persons in Fighting Covid-19” on 26 May and 27 May 2021 at Parqul Tea Garden, Hobigonj under BWHC Hobigonj and Metringa...
The Annual General Meeting of BWHC was held on 20th March 2021 on its premises at Baitul Aman Housing Society, Adabor, Dhaka. The meeting was Chaired & Facilitated by the Chairperson Ms. Nasimun Ara Huq and the general members participated in agenda-wise discussions. The AGM approved the decisions, activities, and initiatives taken in 2020...