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Improved Access to Human Rights for People in Bangladesh

Progetto concluso

Despite the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Human Rights (HR) violations are still very much present in Bangladesh, especially in the rural areas. The present project will make available funding to support the NHRC as well as the country’s leading HR NGO in their endeavour to improve promotion and protection of HR country-wide. The project is part of a joint undertaking of a consortium of like-minded donor partners.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Bangladesh
Governance
Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi)
Sviluppo legale e giudiziario
15.07.2012 - 31.12.2016
 CHF  2’000’000
Il progetto in breve
Contesto

The increased commitment of the Government and existence of reputed NGOs have created a window of opportunity to strengthen the action and coordination between the different stakeholders. From a Swiss perspective, promotion of respect of HR is a priority and an essential part of achieving effective pro-poor socially inclusive governance. Switzerland is part of a coalition of like-minded countries (with Denmark, Sweden, and Norway).
Obiettivi

The goal of the project is to improve protection and promotion of human rights in Bangladesh through capacity building for the Government, the National Human Rights Commission and the leading human rights NGOs, particularly to benefit disadvantaged and vulnerable groups such as the poor, women, children and ethnic minorities – ultimately improving the environment for the reduction of extreme poverty.
Gruppi target

  • The people of Bangladesh, with a specific focus on the poor, women and most marginalized segments of local communities.
  • CBOs will be the primary participants, raising awareness among communities and assisting them in filing complaints to the NHRC.
Effetti a medio termine

 

  • The combined action of the NHRC and HR NGOs has increased knowledge of the people on their basic rights and enhanced their capabilities to take action against HR violation;
  • The action of NHRC and NGOs has created pressure for enforced HR (with public education, information, advocacy and legal aid) and offered advice for improved legislation;
  • The NHRC has become a serious, well functioning, independent, sufficiently staffed and internationally accredited body.

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    Risultati

    Risultati fasi precedenti:  

     

  • SDC has already supported the NHRC in a short previous phase (Partial Action 1 of the project). In the last months, the NHRC has strongly developed.
  • The leading Bangladeshi HR NGO, which will be supported newly under Partial Action 2 of the project, has been subject to external evaluation and conducted the necessary strategic planning.

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    Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
    Credito Cooperazione allo sviluppo
    Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
    Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU)
    • Programma di sviluppo delle Nazioni Unite
    • PA 1: UNDP and NHRC; PA 2: Local NGO ASK


    Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    2’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    1’776’489
    Fasi del progetto Fase 3 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2022   (Completed)

    Fase 2 15.07.2012 - 31.12.2016   (Completed)

    • Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
      GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
      GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
      Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE
      Diritti umani
      Diritti umani
      Sviluppo dei servizi legali e giudiziari
      Tipo di sostegno Aiuto pubblico allo sviluppo (APS)
      Forma di collaborazione Cooperazione bilaterale
      Tipo di finanziamento Dono
      Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
      Aiuto vincolato/non vincolato Aiuto non vincolato
      Numero del progetto

      7F07627

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