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IID launches Social Media campaign amid 2nd wave of COVID19 pandemic

October 12, 2020

IID has launched social media campaign once again with an aim to raise awareness on COVID19. This campaign is very timely, considering that the experts believe the second wave of…

CGCM (Civil society for Global Commitment on Migration)

October 8, 2020

CGCM (Civil society for Global Commitment on Migration) is a network of civil society, trade unions and stakeholders to ensure safe, orderly and regular migration. CGCM contributes to national, regional…

FLM partners redefines strategies to continue policy advocacy

September 7, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to the migration sector, the PROKAS Project is no exception to that. It had to radically shift its focus to address the immediate needs of…

Trade Unions & CSOs united to protect migrants’ rights

September 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many migrants vulnerable to abuse. Migrant workers face a range of abuses from employers, including deceptive recruitment practices, wage theft, passport confiscation, unsafe living and…

Youth for Policy: Mask Awareness Campaign

August 31, 2020

IID reached more than 3500 people in 19 districts through Youth for Policy’s Mask Awareness Campaign. Youth for policy is an initiative of IID. Formed in 2018, the initiative promotes…

Volunteers lead Mask Awareness Campaign to fight against COVID19

August 31, 2020

COVID-19 has brought a wave of health concerns coupled with financial insecurity due to the economic crisis that followed. Even though the experts believe that Bangladesh is about to hit…

How non-profits pivoting during pandemic

August 27, 2020

As the pandemic brings new sets of problems for the migrant workers of Bangladesh and demands a shift from traditional workplace, non profit organisations are opting to pivot their activities…

Educationists for measuring the pandemic-time learning loss of students

August 10, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak further threatened the already existing learning crisis across the globe at an unimaginable level. Schools are shut down for months, which is increasing the learning loss of 1.5…

ICAN2020 Regional e-Launch | South Asia

August 10, 2020

The webinar on ‘Understanding foundational numeracy: South Asian perspectives on ICAN, a new global tool’ was held on 10th August 2020 and was hosted by the People’s Action for Learning…

Stronger stance required by embassies to protect Rayhan Kabir

July 29, 2020

Migrant workers rarely benefit from equal treatment and often struggle to access social rights in the countries of destination, adding a pandemic to the equation has only worsened the situation.…

‘Model Consulate’ and blockchain-based remittance platform highlighted at regional consultations

July 15, 2020

The mismatch between the resource consulates receive and the sheer number of migrants they are bound to serve makes it difficult ensuring proportionate service delivery and cross-border justice to migrant…

IID stands for the protection of Bangladeshi migrant worker Rayhan Kabir

July 11, 2020

IID, as a Bangladeshi civil society organization working on migration and development, expresses deep concern over Malaysian government’s harassment of journalists and migrant workers following the broadcast of an investigative…