FEATURE: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – Women’s group and local government join forces to protect lives
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In Chakaria upazila, Cox s Bazar, Bangladesh, a women s association is partnering with the local government to raise awareness of Covid-19 and hygiene measures, in the face of widespread misinformation and fake hygiene products. Their coping strategies and organising power demonstrate women groups potential to be change-makers. Md Fahad Hossain reports. This is the thirtieth in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN.
Located on the southeast coast of the Bay of Bengal, Cox s Bazar is famous for having the world s longest sea beach. Chakaria is one of the eight