NETZ's human rights program mobilizes women, men and young people who
want to stand up for human rights and against injustice in Bangladesh.
They are active members of all age and social groups - from students to
pensioners, from housewives to teachers. The people work on a voluntary
basis and sometimes also as full-time human rights advocates from the
village to the capital Dhaka. Strengthened with training, they
facilitate dialogue with politicians, the judiciary and perpetrators.
They contribute ideas for conflict transformation and solve cases of
violence, corruption and land theft. Organized in groups, the majority
of human rights defenders in rural areas ensure that people from
socially disadvantaged groups receive the social services to which they
are entitled. They put a stop to corruption and arbitrariness. They make
politics and administration accountable - for the democratic
participation of all. They prevent violence against women and early
marriage. The activists in the village organize themselves into groups
and set a positive example: together they plan their commitment. They
specifically promote the inclusion of women, minorities and young
people. They document their experiences and make successful approaches
visible throughout the country.
The Platform for Peace, Justice and Equity
Welcome to rightsstories! This website provides researchers, readers and viewers an insight on the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) efforts to strengthen the human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and public authorities to protect and promote rights of marginalised communities in Bangladesh as well as to strengthen democratic governance, promote transparency and accountability of decision-making, policy implementation and delivery of justice as well as the empowerment of the stakeholders.
Please join the Human Rights Defenders in celebrating 'women's rights day' on 08 March 2025. The HRDs in high schools will exchange views on their efforts for ensuring women rights and prevent violence against women and girls.
Our Activities
Our principles
Participation
People affected by human rights violations are involved and become part of a wide network of activists who create change.
Empowerment
The projects empower people who are not granted rights. They can defend themselves, legally and through social printing.
Partnership
Our partners are experienced and renowned human rights organizations. The projects are always focused on what they find most important at the time.
Youth Creativity
Yes, that makes sense
I was invited to the founding meeting of the local peace initiative. They explained what the group wants to do: strengthen social coexistence, identify conflicts and transform them without violence.
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about human rights and our approach
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What does NETZ do against child marriages?NETZ-Bangladesh focuses on sustainability in all projects. This also
applies to the protection against child marriages. By founding human
rights groups in schools, students are sensitized to the issue of child
marriages. These groups also serve as a contact point for those
affected. Furthermore, NETZ helps to found human rights groups in the
village communities. These groups carry out prevention work through
education, as well as raising awareness of the serious consequences of
child marriage for those affected. Furthermore, the groups are in
constant exchange with local authorities. Through the various measures,
child marriages are thus combated jointly and sustainably.
Where we work
Our partners
Pollisree
DASCOH
Research Initiatives, Bangladesh (RIB)
Manab Kallyan Parished-MKP