FEATURE: Kurigram, Bangladesh – Rural women together tackling multiple crises
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In Kurigram district of Bangladesh, a women-headed, community-based organisation is training rural women and extending support to deal with Covid-19 and monsoon floods. Md Fahad Hossain reports. This is the 35th story from the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.
Kurigram, located in the northwest region, is the poorest district of Bangladesh. The northwest region has already started facing slow onset climate change (temperature rise, changes in precipitation, drought) as well as sudden climatic shocks (floods, erratic rainfall). Such climatic events put huge pressure on the livelihood of the inhabitants of this region.
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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
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