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Gender Based Violence in Bangladesh by Aadil Shaakir
1. Welcome to our Presentation
On
Gender Based Violence in
Bangladesh
Presented by
Adill Shaakir
Freshman
Institute of social welfare and Research,
University of Dhaka .
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2. Outline
Introduction
Concept of gender violence
Causations of gender violence
Types of gender violence
Statistics of gender violence of Bangladesh
Effect of gender violence
Social responses to gender violence
Elimination and preventions of gender violence
Legislation Related to gender violence
Role of social worker
Recommendations
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3. Introduction
'Gender-based violence' and 'violence against women' are terms that are
often used interchangeably as most gender-based violence is inflicted by
men on women and girls. However, Gender based violence can be
happened to both men and women. But it basically focuses on violence
against women and girls.
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4. Concepts of Gender Based Violence
According to CEDAW- gender based violence can be defined as
violence that is directed against a woman because she is a woman or
that affects women disproportionately.
According to UNFPA Gender based violence undermines the health,
dignity, security and autonomy of its victims, yet it remains shrouded
in a culture of silence.
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7. Causes of Gender Base Violence
Lack of gender equality
Poverty
Low educational level
Lack of awareness and knowledge about rights
Womens low position
Polygamy
Dowry
Fatwa or Religious Misinterpretation
Moral degradation
Weakness of Law
Economic Dependency
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8. Types of gender based violence
Domestic violence
Dowry-Related domestic violence
Social stigma and violence on wives
Violence on Housemaids
Female child marriage and violence
sexual violence
Sex trafficking of women and girls
Physical or emotional violence
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14. Violence Scenario 2015 in Graph
Rape
56%
Suicide
10%
Housemaid Suicide
15%
Sex Trafficking
19%
Most available violences
Rape Suicide Housemaid Suicide Sex Trafficking
Source: Prothom Alo , 02
January 2016
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15. Effects of GBV in Bangladesh
The impact of gender based violence on womens health
Economic and social Impact
The impact on womens family and Dependents
The impact of violence on the perpetrators
The Impact of Violence on Society
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16. Social responses to gender based
violence
Health care
Victim assistance services
Working with perpetrators
Media information and awareness Campaigns
Legal response
International conferences and conventions
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17. Legislation related to GBV in
Bangladesh
Dowry prohibition act 1980
The prevention of oppression against women and children (Amendment) act
2003
The national human rights commission act- 2009
Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010
The pornography prohibition act 2012
National Women Development Policy 2011
Human Trafficking deterrence and suppression act 2012
Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Rules, 2013
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Act, 2014
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18. Role of Social Worker to Controlling
GBV
Facilitating women for formal education.
Introduce non-formal education programs for training in technical skills.
Enhance the capacity of women
Can also play an active role in shaping gender and development policies
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19. Recommendations for Eliminating
GBV
Ensuring womens education
Reducing poverty and empowerment opportunity
Mass campaigning
NGO involvement
Strength Law making
Round Table conference
Implementation CEDAW, DEVAW etc.
Bangladesh Mahila Ainjeebi Samitis Recommendations
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