Roundtable meeting in USA on human rights issues in Bangladesh Location: Washington, DC Date: 17 October 2023 On October 17th, the SAPI team in Washington, DC, gathered for a roundtable meeting with local journalists and community leaders. Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, a board member of SAPI and the US country representative, presided over the meeting. The …
SAPI Releases Research Report on Militant Politics in Bangladesh Location: Sydney, Australia Date: 1 October 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V84wTVMD1XU Location: Sydney, Australia Date: 1 October 2023 On October 1, 2023, at 6 pm Dhaka time, the South Asian Policy Initiative (SAPI) marked a significant moment with the launch of its first major research report titled “Bangladesh Awami …
Sydney Event Pays Tribute to Victims of Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh Location: Sydney, Australia Date: 10 September 2023 In a solemn gathering held in Sydney on the evening of 10 September 2023, the victims of enforced disappearances in Bangladesh were remembered. Over the past decade, hundreds of individuals in Bangladesh have been forcibly abducted and …
An equitable investigation and prosecution must be guaranteed for all incidents of disappearance within the country. Location: London, UK Date: 30August 2023 Description An equitable investigation and prosecution must be guaranteed for all incidents of disappearance within the country. The local Bangladeshi community recently commemorated those who have gone missing in Bangladesh during a significant …
Webinar to Commemorate United Nations’ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Location: Virtual Date: 26th June 2023 Description On June 26, 2023, the South Asian Policy Initiative (SAPI) organised a webinar to mark the United Nations’ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. This significant day was established by the UN …
A Discussion on Examining the Implications of Hindutva Extremism on National Culture, Heritage and School Textbooks, February 4, 2023 Location: Virtual Date: February 4, 2023 Description A virtual discussion on “Examining the Implications of Hindutva Extremism on National Culture, Heritage and School Textbooks” was held on February 4, 2023. Discussants present were Dr Mahmudur …
International Human Rights Day: A series of events held around the world Location: Worldwide Date: 10 December 2023 Description On December 10, 2022, SAPI and Global Voice for Humanity led the observation of International Human Rights Day through a series of events held around the world. These events aimed to raise awareness about human …
Rally in front of EU Parliament, 10 December 2022 Location: Brussels, Belgium Date: 10 December 2022 Description On December 10, 2022, a human rights rally was held in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium to commemorate International Human Rights Day. The rally was organized to denounce the Awami government’s human rights violations …
Paris Rally Against Fascism on December 10, 2022 Location: Paris, France Date: 10 December 2022 Description On International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2022, a human rights rally took place in Paris to denounce the human rights infringements by the Awami government and to advocate for the reestablishment of democracy in Bangladesh. Prominent human …
International Human Rights Day Rally, 10 December 2022 Location: London, UK Date: 10 December 2022 Description Mahmudur Rahman, Editor of Amar Desh, emphasized that the ongoing movement against the incumbent despotic government must be sustained. He underscored that the egregious human rights violations perpetrated by Sheikh Hasina’s administration, evidenced by the continued disappearances and …
