COVID-19
ADVOCACY
02 April 2020
BLAST wrote a letter to the Hon’ble Chief Justice to release prisoners imprisoned for a long time for committing petty crimes.
12 April 2020
BLAST sent a letter to the ministries of social welfare and law, to take necessary action regarding release of children staying in child development centres and safe homes, due to Covid-19 pandemic.
30 April 2020
BLAST, on behalf of the CIDV Coalition wrote to the Hon’ble Chief Justice to take necessary steps to bring all cases of domestic violence within the ambit of the proposed virtual court.
06 May 2020
BLAST sent a letter to Inspector General of the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments to ensure workers’ rights amid Covid-19 situation.
18 May 2020
BLAST wrote a letter to National Legal Aid Services Organization to take necessary steps in providing online government legal aid to members of the Rohingya community.
20-25 April and 15-20 May
BLAST sent letters to DCs of different districts, Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation to arrange government-sanctioned relief for Adivasi (indigenous) communities in Rajshahi, and people living in Dhaka’s slum areas.
29 March 2020
BLAST sent a letter to IGP to take necessary steps to stop law enforcement from beating and humiliating people in the name of social distancing and to raise awareness of Covid-19.
29 March 2020
BLAST sent a letter to BGMEA, asking factory owners to instruct RMG workers to stay at home on leave with arrears and advance wages.
30 March 2020
BLAST sent a letter to the Directorate General of Health Services regarding proper implementation of the Infectious Disease (Prevention, Control and Elimination) Act, 2018.
02 April 2020
BLAST wrote a letter to the Hon’ble Chief Justice to release prisoners imprisoned for a long time for committing petty crimes.
12 April 2020
BLAST sent a letter to the ministries of social welfare and law, to take necessary action regarding release of children staying in child development centres and safe homes, due to Covid-19 pandemic.
30 April 2020
BLAST, on behalf of the CIDV Coalition wrote to the Hon’ble Chief Justice to take necessary steps to bring all cases of domestic violence within the ambit of the proposed virtual court.
06 May 2020
BLAST sent a letter to Inspector General of the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments to ensure workers’ rights amid Covid-19 situation.
18 May 2020
BLAST wrote a letter to National Legal Aid Services Organization to take necessary steps in providing online government legal aid to members of the Rohingya community.
20-25 April and 15-20 May
BLAST sent letters to DCs of different districts, Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation to arrange government-sanctioned relief for Adivasi (indigenous) communities in Rajshahi, and people living in Dhaka’s slum areas.
LEGAL AID
– Contacted existing clients to raise awareness on Covid-19, update on mediation/cases
– Conducted online awareness programmes on Colors FM radio channel
– Displayed BLAST helpline on local cable channels
– Provided advice and referrals to legal aid seekers over email and phone
– Conducted online mediation through conference calls and over phone
– Supported virtual litigation in magistrates’ courts through phone and email
– Provided support in police stations for GD/FIR
– Provided support to released prisoners
– Undertook emergency response initiatives for RMG workers
– Linked groups and communities to local administration for government aid (workers)
MEDIA CAMPAIGN
– Three public service announcements broadcast by two FM and one community radio
– Five audiovisual and scroll information aired by satellite TV Channel 24
– Jari and Bhawaiya songs by staff broadcast by local radio station
– Two TV talk shows (on Ekushey Television and Ekattor TV) on marriage & divorce, and on staying at home
– Live panel discussion on “Domestic Violence: Why Do Women Stay” broadcast by Dhaka Tribune on Facebook
CORONASOMOY: AIN BARTA
Coronasomoy: Ain Barta is a compilation of weekly news reports relating to domestic violence, gender based violence, violence against children, worker’s rights and the rule of law and justice system more broadly. Download and read our weekly reports.
[downloads featured=false category=coronasomoy-ain-barta]COVID JUSTICE BULLETIN
BLAST’s Covid Justice Bulletin is a compilation of weekly news reports relating to domestic violence (DV), gender based violence (GBV) and violence against children (VAC) from across Bangladesh.
Download and read our regular COVID Justice Bulletin.
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