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The Women’s Affairs Reform Commission has submitted its report to Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The members of the commission, led by Women’s Affairs Reform Commission chief Shirin Parveen Haque, submitted the report to the chief advisor at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday afternoon.

The commission has made recommendations on three issues – constitution, law and women’s rights, where it has been said to strengthen the foundation of equality and protection. There are also recommendations to increase the institutional framework and the efficiency of national organizations for the advancement of women.

According to the report, the commission holds 43 regular meetings. In addition, 39 consultative meetings were held with women’s rights activists, development organizations, labor organizations, indigenous people of the hills and plains and representatives of backward communities.

They also held 9 joint meetings with other reform commissions. These meetings were held in Dhaka, Chittagong, Rangamati, Khulna, Srimangal, Rangpur and Mymensingh. The commission also took advice from ‘experts’ and organizations on various issues.

In their report, the commission has asked to give importance to decentralization and local-level development in establishing women’s interests and rights. The report also mentions the protection of women and girls in building a violence-free society, women’s participation in public spaces at the national and local levels, and increasing women’s active participation in public administration.

In addition, proposals have been made to empower women through education, technology and skills, ensure good health of women of all ages, establish women’s participation in the economy and rights to property, increase labor and employment, and ensure safe migration of women workers.

Sustainable social protection to reduce poverty, women’s participation and positive portrayal in the media, inclusion of women in sports and culture, and women’s participation in combating disasters and climate change.

While preparing these recommendations, the commission has taken into account the constitution and laws, existing policies, institutions and programs.

The proposed timeframe for implementing the recommendations has been divided into two. One is an acceptable step during the term of the interim government, the other is during the term of the next elected government.

The interim government formed the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission on November 18, headed by Shirin Parveen Haque, a founding member of the ‘Nari Paksha’.

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