REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & HIV/AIDS
The HIV pandemic has become one of the most critical workplace issues of our time. In addition to its devastating
GENDER EQUALITY
In the last two decades, there has been considerable progress in Bangladesh in terms of the participation of women in the labour force. During the period of 1996-2017, the national rate of female labour force participation increased from 15.8 to 36.3 percent. While increased female labour force participation has contributed to economic growth and human development, gender-based violence at the workplace undermines workplace productivity and profitability. Lack of proper implementation of existing laws against sexual harassment is the key issue in gender-based violence at the workplace. Addressing GBVH is important for creating a safe, respectful and competitive work environment. Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has been working to ensure a safe workplace for women and promote social and economic justice.
Priorities list
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Bangladesh is one of the vulnerable countries for trafficking because of its large population and the large population living in
YOUTH & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Bangladesh has made remarkable progress concerning women’s empowerment over the past 25 years. The 7th Five Year Plan (2016-2020) of
OSH & FIRE SAFETY
Occupational Health and Safety is a major concern in the industrial zone in Bangladesh. Thousands of workers suffer every year