Provisional Government of Bangladesh

PM Hasina and GCA CEO meet ahead of COP28; commit to drive $1bn in climate finance in support of Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan

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星期二, 十月 31, 2023
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GCA is committed to leveraging its resources to work with the Government and its partners to design, finance, and implement adaptation solutions to sustain this path to prosperity.

Key Points: 
  • GCA is committed to leveraging its resources to work with the Government and its partners to design, finance, and implement adaptation solutions to sustain this path to prosperity.
  • The Government of Bangladesh spends an estimated US$1.2bn each year to finance adaptation needs.
  • However, the financing needs identified in the government’s Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan (MCPP)  to address the threat of climate change exceed US$8.5bn each year.
  • Without greater funding climate change will undermine Bangladesh’s strong development trajectory and the poorest will be hardest hit.

Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities Holds Press Conference in D.C. Bangladesh Consul General Attends

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星期二, 十一月 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As more and more lawmakers join in support of the resolution, The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) held a press conference at the National Press Club last Friday. The conference was attended by members of the media, human rights activists, academics, entrepreneurs, members of the Bangladeshi diaspora community and Bangladesh's consul general to Florida, to discuss the recent introduction of the bipartisan H.Res. 1430 by Congressman Steve Chabot, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, and Co-Chair of the Bangladesh Caucus and co-sponsored by Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA), Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) and Congressman Tom Malinowski (D-NJ).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As more and more lawmakers join in support of the resolution, The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) held a press conference at the National Press Club last Friday.
  • The conference was attended by members of the media, human rights activists, academics, entrepreneurs, members of the Bangladeshi diaspora community and Bangladesh's consul general to Florida, to discuss the recent introduction of the bipartisan H.Res.
  • The Bangladesh government started to prosecute war criminals who collaborated with the Pakistan army and the Government of Bangladesh formed the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh.
  • Razzak Baloch, Organizer, Baloch Human Rights, condemned the Pakistani Army for its genocide in Bangladesh in 1971.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ EMBARKS ON ITS THIRD YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNICEF WHICH IS REACHING 7.9 MILLION GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION AND LEARNING FOR EMPLOYMENT AND EMPOWERMENT

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星期四, 四月 21, 2022
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TOKYO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clé de Peau Beauté, global luxury skincare and makeup brand, is proud to partner with UNICEF[1] for a third year by supporting the Global Gender Equality Program which supports every child's right to an equal future. Clé de Peau Beauté believes that unlocking the power of girls' boundless potential through education and knowledge will lead to a better future for all. As the partnership enters its third year, UNICEF and Clé de Peau Beauté aim to continue removing barriers that young girls may face by improving their access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and relevant skills – to empower them with the tools to achieve a positive impact on their communities and the world. Clé de Peau Beauté will donate a portion of The Serum's global sales to support UNICEF's efforts in Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, and Niger amongst other regions to educate and empower girls. The initiative will run in stores from May through June and online from May through December 2022[2].

Key Points: 
  • Cl de Peau Beaut believes that unlocking the power of girls' boundless potential through education and knowledge will lead to a better future for all.
  • With support from our partnership with Cl de Peau Beaut, UNICEF is investing in skills-building initiatives in STEM, digital technologies, and social entrepreneurship.
  • "At Cl de Peau Beaut, we believe the key to a better world lies in unlocking the power of girls through STEM education.
  • Cl de Peau Beaut Official Website: www.cledepeau-beaute.com
    Cl de Peau Beaut Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cledepeaubeaute/
    The Serum Campaign Landing Page: https://www.cledepeau-beaute.com/int/unlockthepowerofgirls.html
    [1]UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, product, or service.

Noora Health Recognized for its Impact in Transforming the Way Care is Delivered to Patients

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星期一, 四月 11, 2022
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The funding through Audacious includes the largest single gift in Noora Health's history, $20M from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett .

Key Points: 
  • The funding through Audacious includes the largest single gift in Noora Health's history, $20M from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett .
  • Both awards reinforce Noora Healths position as a catalyst for change and its commitment to transforming health systems.
  • We are thrilled to be recognized by both The Audacious Project and the Skoll Foundation for our commitment here, said Edith Elliott, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Noora Health.
  • Noora Health transforms health systems by turning hospital hallways and waiting rooms into classrooms, tapping into the most compassionate resources available for the patients care the patients own family.

Cooking Show for Adolescents Serves Up Ideas for Healthy Eating and Clean Cooking in Bangladesh

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星期四, 三月 17, 2022
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The programme inspires healthy eating habits among adolescents and their families.

Key Points: 
  • The programme inspires healthy eating habits among adolescents and their families.
  • "Shorno Chef is about helping adolescents make healthy and nutritious food choices by conveying the fun of cooking and joy of healthy eating.
  • The cooking show, which is projected to reach 6 million viewers, is a partnership between UNICEF Bangladesh, the Ministry of Health and the Clean Cooking Alliance.
  • In Bangladesh, exposure to cooking smoke in the home is a health concern, particularly for children and adolescents.