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 […]
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‘Roundtable discussion on ‘Strengthening Special Administrative Institutions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in line with the CHT Accord’ held in Dhaka
December 6th, 2014 admin
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.
Rakhaines at the Verge of Extinction: Civic right groups reveal the dire situation of Rakhaine people
September 24th, 2014 admin
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 […]