Archive for 2014

National Seminar on “Progression of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Recommendations to Bangladesh: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspective”held in Dhaka

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On 18 December 2014, a national seminar titled “Progression of Universal Periodic Review (UPR)Recommendations to Bangladesh: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspective”was organized by Kapaeeng Foundation with support from Action Aid Bangladesh at CIRDAP International Conference Center in Dhaka. Over one hundred and fifty participants, from both indigenous and mainstream population with different working backgrounds, participated in the […]

‘Roundtable discussion on ‘Strengthening Special Administrative Institutions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in line with the CHT Accord’ held in Dhaka

On 4 December 2014, a roundtable discussion was held on ‘Strengthening Special Administrative Institutions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in line with the CHT Accord’ organized by Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum and Kapaeeng Foundation at Azimur Rahman Conference Room of Daily Star Bhavan in Dhaka.

Seminar on Land and Human Rights Protection Organized in Dhaka: Demands for implementation of traditional land rights of indigenous peoples and enactment of IPs Rights Act

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On 27 September 2014, Kapaeeng Foundation (KF), Bangladesh Indigenous Peoples Forum (BIPF) and Association for Land Reform and Development (ALRD) organized a seminar titled “Land Rights and Protection of Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh” at CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka. The seminar highlighted the issues of land and land related human rights violations against Indigenous […]

Rakhaines at the Verge of Extinction: Civic right groups reveal the dire situation of Rakhaine people

The Rakhaine people have been living in different areas of Borguna and Patuakhali districts for hundreds of years. The history of these areas is intertwined with the culture, tradition, belief and social system of the Rakhaine people. However, the Rakhaine people have gradually been marginalized in their homeland in the recent times. They are being […]

Training workshop on UPR monitoring process and implementation of UPR recommendations held in Rangamati

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On 16-17 September 2014, a training on Universal Periodic Review (UPR) monitoring process and implementation of UPR recommendations was jointly organized by Kapaeeng Foundation and Action Aid at Sabarang Restaurant in Rangamati city. About 35 trainees took part in the training from the three hill districts.

2nd National Indigenous Women Conference held in Dhaka: Indigenous women declared Dhaka Declaration for united movement

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Second National Indigenous Women Conference was held at CBCB Centre in Dhaka on September 6-7, 2014.The two-day long national conference was jointly organised by Bangladesh Indigenous Women’s Network (BIWN) and Kapaeeng Foundation in co-operation with Oxfam and European Union with the titled ‘Strengthen Unity and Solidarity for Establishing of the Rights of Indigenous Women’.

Kapaeeng organises a discussion titling “Second International Decade and Situation of IPs in Bangladesh” in Dhaka marking International Indigenous Day

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On 11 August 2014, Kapaeeng Foundation organized a discussion meeting on “Second International Decade and Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh” at National Museum auditorium in Dhaka. The meeting was organized to celebrate the occasion of International Indigenous Peoples Day 2014 with the support of European Union and Oxfam.

Community Seminar-cum-Training Workshop on Basic Human Rights and Universal Periodic Review

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On 9-10 July 2014, Kapaeeng Foundation (KF), along with Wicklife Syiem Jubo Sangha and Tribal Welfare Association,organized a two day long “Training on Basic Human Rights and Universal Periodic Review” at Jagot Jyoti Pathagar in Sunamganj town.The training was organized to build awareness and enhance the capabilities on basic human rights. A total of 21 […]

Regional Launching Programme of “Human Rights Report 2013 on Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh”

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On 21May 2014, regional launching of “Human Rights Report 2013 on Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh” of Kapaeeng Foundation (KF) was held at the District Council Auditorium, Sylhet. The regional launching event was supported by Oxfam and European Union, the organizations which also supported the publication of the report.