Mission

To empower marginalized communities in Bangladesh by advocating for women’s rights, children’s rights, LGBTQI rights, and human rights through education, policy reform, and community engagement. We strive to create an inclusive society where everyone, regardless of gender, identity, or background, can live with dignity, equality, and justice. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we aim to dismantle systemic inequalities, support political reformation, and foster inclusive leadership.

Vision

A Bangladesh where all individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or social status, have equal opportunities and rights, building a culture of respect, acceptance, and fairness that ensures gender and social justice for all. Our work with men and boys stems from pioneering work and ongoing leadership in the women’s rights and LGBTQI movements. This means that we base our understanding of the world within feminist theory and an understanding that patriarchy is a system at the heart of human rights violations and gender inequality for women and LGBTQI people. A just and equitable society in Bangladesh where all individuals, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or socio-political background, can live with dignity, freedom, and equal opportunities.

Voices

By coming together in country and regional networks, we are better able to express solidarity with those most marginalized by gender injustice and patriarchy in their contexts. Read more about our advocacy around masculinity and gender justice.

 

Action

We come together to take collective action towards policy and political agendas to transform patriarchal masculinities, in solidarity with those most marginalized by gender injustice and patriarchy.

Accountability

We build a culture of collective responsibility, and provide tools, systems and processes to strengthen accountability at different levels.

 

Learning

Through shared platforms and processes, we are able to share committed practices and lessons learned, discuss and apply research and evidence, develop and disseminate thought leadership, and collectively contribute to advancing gender justice work with men and boys.

Support

We come together to support, inspire, and empower each other for a world where all people are equal and free from discrimination.