UN Delegation and Envir Adviser Discuss Human Rights in BD

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, met with a delegation led by Rory Mungoven, Head of the Asia-Pacific Division of the United Nations Human Rights Office, at her office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the discussion focused on crimes and human rights violations related to the anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh. The talks explored potential areas of collaboration between the United Nations and the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the protection of human rights.

Rizwana highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts in environmental conservation and human rights protection. She emphasized Bangladesh's commitment to safeguarding human rights.

Rory Mungoven praised Bangladesh's initiatives and reaffirmed the United Nations' support in advancing the human rights agenda in the region. He stressed the importance of continued dialogue and partnerships to strengthen institutional capacity in addressing these challenges, reports UNB. 

Both parties expressed strong interest in working closely together to uphold human rights in Bangladesh.

Livia Cosenza, Human Rights Officer, Asia Pacific Section; Alexander James Amir El Jundi, Human Rights Officer, OHCHR; and Huma Khan, Senior Human Rights Adviser of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Bangladesh, were present at the time, among others.