Lessons Learned from the PSEA Project Sharing Event
We are thrilled to share the key takeaways from the Lesson Learned from the PSEA Project Sharing event, held on 24 March 2025 at Hotel Lake Castle, Gulshan, Dhaka.
✨ Organized by: Disabled Child Foundation (DCF)
✨ Supported by: Interagency Community Outreach and Communication Fund
The event focused on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and its implementation through inclusive community outreach. Participants from diverse backgrounds—persons with disabilities, women, youth, and representatives from NGOs, INGOs, OPDs, CBOs, and SHGs—came together to discuss achievements, challenges, and recommendations for a safer, more inclusive society.
️ Special Guests:
✅ Ms. Antora Ahmed – President, Inner Wheel Club of Jahangirnagar, Dhaka
✅ Ms. Backey Tripura – Technical Advisor- Safeguarding and Gender, Caritas Bangladesh
✅ Mohammad Zahidur Rahman – Country Director, CBM Global Disability Inclusion
✅ Ms. Benedetta Cocco – PSEA Coordinator, Office of the UN Resident Coordinator
️ Chief Guest:
✅ Mr. Md. Manir Hossain – Additional Director (Deputy Secretary), Department of Women Affairs
Chair: Ms. Nasrin Jahan, Founder & Executive Director, DCF
Closing Remarks: Mr. Hafizur Rahman, Chairman, DCF
Key Takeaways:
✅ The need for accessible PSEA materials (Braille flyers, posters, videos)
✅ The importance of community engagement through focus group discussions and training
✅ Strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration for policy advocacy
✅ Enhancing safeguarding mechanisms for persons with disabilities
A huge thank you to all our participants, guests, and supporters who made this event impactful! Let’s continue working towards a safer and more inclusive society!
Stay tuned for event photos & highlights!
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