[Dhaka, 30 November 2023] VOICE, a human rights-based research and advocacy organization conducted consultation meet titled “Online Safety and Privacy of Journalists, Women and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs)” on 30 November 2023 at Civic Centre, Shyamoli in the capital. Participants expressed concerns over online safety, right to privacy and data protection in the emerging digital…
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence is an opportunity to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Every year, like many other organizations, VOICE observes #16daysofactivism and calls for the individuals and organizations to act on ending violence against women and girls. In 2023, the theme is UNITE: Invest…
Freedom of Expression Defending and Strengthening Freedom of Expression on the Internet in Bangladesh, funded by Global Partners Associate/ Foreign and Commonwealth Organization (FCO) Strengthening and Monitoring the Scenario of Freedom of Expression for Promoting Human Rights in Bangladesh, funded by UNDP Bangladesh Assessment of Freedom of Expression Online in Bangladesh: Analyzing Regulatory Framework and…
Speakers at a discussion event on Saturday emphasized the critical need for public-private partnerships and heightened investment in the circular economy, particularly in the effective recycling management of electronic and digital products. The focus was on achieving long-term financial and environmental benefits, reads a press release. Speakers at a discussion event on Saturday emphasized the…
Speakers at a discussion on Saturday stressed the need for forging public private partnerships and increasing investments in the circular economy through effective recycling management of electronic and digital products for the long-term financial and environmental benefits. Comprising both the government and private stakeholders, the speakers also emphasised widespread awareness programmes so consumers understood their…
Definition of E-waste Electronic waste, or e-waste, refers to electronic products or equipment that have been thrown aways, are no longer functional, or have reached the end of their useful lives. Any device containing circuitry or electrical components with a power or battery source falls into this category. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing wastes…
APC member Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment (VOICE) is the only non-governmental organisation in Bangladesh to have implemented a project specifically on e-waste, according to its executive director Ahmed Swapan Mahmud. Determined to make an impact despite the challenging conditions, VOICE has used APC subgrants first to advocate for enactment of the e-waste management rules that…
Participants in a discussion have expressed concern about the right to privacy and data protection in the emerging digital world, especially for journalists and human rights activists while on duty. Journalists and women and human rights defenders, who participated in the event at the DSK conference hall in Mohammadpur in Dhaka city on Monday, expressed…