United News of Bangladesh

Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen S. Murshid on Tuesday said they need to support the grassroots-level organisations to empower women, the way Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) does. “We should have a policy where both government and non-government organisations coordinate together to achieve national priorities,” she said. During Manusher Jonno Foundation’s (MJF) launch event of the “Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership in Bangladesh” project, the High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh highlighted Canada’s commitment of $9.7M (CAD) in funding for the project, announced earlier on March 8, 2025, marking International Women’s Day. Building on the success of the first Women's Voice and Leadership project, this new initiative seeks to expand its reach strengthening even more women’s rights organizations, bolstering the role of organizations led by women and marginalized minority communities into the national conversation at this critical time. Mango export to China begins Wednesday High Commissioner of Canada to Bangladesh Ajit Singh took the opportunity to emphasise how “Canada proudly supports this initiative as a key component of our commitment to advancing gender equality, empowering women and girls and building a more inclusive society in Bangladesh.” While the initiative launch was taking place, Executive Director of MJF Shaheen Anam expressed gratitude to Global Affairs Canada for renewing “Women’s Voice and Leadership in Bangladesh”. She underscored that gender equality is not only a women’s issue but a path towards ensuring human rights, justice and inclusive development. “To achieve this, all stakeholders must work together in cooperation and solidarity.” The Canadian high commission and MJF were joined by representatives from more than 50 organisations, including women’s rights organisations, women’s networks, and marginalized minority communities, who attended the project inauguration, organised by MJF.