Roundtable discussion on women’s rights held in Dhaka
The event was held in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, reinforcing global commitments to gender equality, empowerment, and inclusivity
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Bangladesh, the Embassy of the Philippines, and DIPLOMATS World Publication jointly organised a high-level roundtable discussion on women's rights in the capital today (19 March).
The discussion, titled "For All Women and Girls: Unlocking Rights, Power, and Opportunities," was held at the UNOPS Bangladesh office in Dhaka.
The event was held in celebration of International Women's Day 2025, reinforcing global commitments to gender equality, empowerment, and inclusivity.
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This year's theme calls for concrete actions to unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all women and girls, ensuring a feminist future where no one is left behind.
The discussion underscored the significance of 2025 as this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark framework for advancing women's rights worldwide.
The event commenced with a welcome speech from Sudhir Muralidharan, country manager of UNOPS Bangladesh, who said, "Achieving gender equality is not just a goal—it is a necessity for sustainable development. At UNOPS, we are committed to ensuring that all women and girls have the rights, power, and opportunities to shape their own futures."
Marufa Akter, associate professor and head of the Department of Global Studies and Governance at the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, delivered the keynote speech.
