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Friday, June 23, 2023

Critical Analysis of Violence Against LGBT People in Bangladesh 2022

Shahanur Islam, a prominent human rights lawyer from Bangladesh, delivered a compelling presentation at the "Safer-to-Be-Me" International Symposium held at Sunderland University in England. The symposium, jointly organized on June 22 by the international human rights organization Report Out International and the University of Sunderland, aimed to address the pressing issue of violence against LGBT people.

The event brought together a diverse group of experts and scholars to discuss the challenges faced by the LGBT community and explore potential solutions. Participants included Sarah Ellis, a senior lecturer at Sunderland University, Simon Fox, a public health specialist, Gabrielle Gucci and Damien Berger, gender and sexual minority specialists, Sarah Connolly, a social science lecturer at Sunderland University, Matthew Waits, a reader at the University of Glasgow, Dr. Felicity Daly, a visiting research fellow at the University of London, and Philip R. Crehan.

One of the highlights of the symposium was Advocate Shahanur Islam's presentation titled "Critical Analysis of Violence Against LGBT People in Bangladesh: A Study Monitoring Online Newspapers in 2022." With his extensive expertise in human rights law, Islam shed light on the alarming rates of violence faced by the LGBT community in Bangladesh, providing a comprehensive analysis based on monitoring online newspapers throughout the year 2022.

Islam's paper delved into the various forms of violence experienced by LGBT individuals in Bangladesh, including physical assaults, discrimination, and societal stigmatization. His research underscored the importance of understanding the factors contributing to this violence and the urgent need for legal protections and social reforms to ensure the safety and well-being of LGBT individuals.

The audience was captivated by Islam's critical analysis, as he highlighted the systemic challenges faced by the LGBT community in Bangladesh. His presentation sparked a thought-provoking discussion among the symposium participants, who shared their insights and experiences from different perspectives.

Shahanur Islam's presence at the International Symposium showcased his commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, particularly the LGBT community in Bangladesh. His expertise and research have been instrumental in raising awareness about the pressing issues faced by this community and initiating dialogues to drive positive change.

The symposium served as a platform for experts and scholars to collaborate and develop strategies to address violence against LGBT people globally. It emphasized the importance of creating safer environments where individuals can freely express their identities without fear of discrimination or harm.

As the symposium concluded, the participants expressed their gratitude to Shahanur Islam for his invaluable contribution and acknowledged the significance of his research in advancing the cause of LGBT rights. The event reinforced the need for continued efforts to combat violence and discrimination against the LGBT community and foster a more inclusive and accepting society for all.

To read the full paper please visit the following link: Critical Analysis of Violence Against LGBT People in Bangladesh: A Study Monitoring Online Newspapers in 2022.


ইংল্যাণ্ডে অনুষ্ঠিত আন্তর্জাতিক সিম্পোজিয়ামে বাংলাদেশী আইনজীবী শাহানূর ইসলামের প্রবন্ধ উপস্থাপন

ইংল্যান্ডের সান্ডারল্যাণ্ড বিশ্ব বিদ্যালয়ে অনুষ্ঠিত সেফার-টু-বি-মি শীর্ষক আন্তর্জাতিক সিম্পোজিয়ামে বাংলাদেশী বিশিষ্ট মানবাধিকার আইনজীবী শাহানূর ইসলাম আলোচক হিসেবে অংশগ্রহণ করেছেন।

ইংল্যান্ডস্থ আন্তর্জাতিক মানবাধিকার সংস্থা রিপোর্ট আঊট ইন্টারন্যাশনাল এবং সান্ডারল্যান্ড বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় গত ২২ জুন যৌথভাবে সিম্পোজিয়ামটি আয়োজন করে।

সিম্পোজিয়ামে অন্যান্যদের মধ্যে সান্ডারল্যাণ্ড বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের সিনিওর লেকচারার সারা এলিস, জনস্বাস্থ্য বিশেষজ্ঞ সিমন ফক্স, জেন্ডার ও সেক্সুয়াল মাইনরিটি বিশেষজ্ঞ গ্যাব্রিয়েল গুচি ও দেমিয়ান বার্গার, সান্ডারল্যান্ড বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের সোসাল সায়েন্স বিভাগের লেকচারার সারা কোনলি, গ্লাসগো বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের রিডার ম্যাথিও ওয়েটস, লণ্ডন বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ভিজিটিং রিসার্স ফেলো ড. ফেলিসিটি ডালি ও ফিলিপ আর ক্রেহান আলোচনায় অংশগ্রহণ করেন।

সিম্পোজিয়ামে অ্যাডভোকেট শাহানূর ইসলাম “ক্রিটিক্যাল এনালাইসিস অন ভায়োলেন্স এগেইনষ্ট এলজিবিটি পিপল ইন বাংলাদেশ: এ স্টাডি মনিটরিং অনলাইন নিউজপেপার ইন ২০২২” শীর্ষক প্রবন্ধ উত্থাপন করেন।


============================================================ Advocate Shahanur Islam | An Young, Ascendant, Dedicated Human Rights Defender, Lawyer and Blogger in Bangladesh, Fighting for Ensuring Human Rights, Rule of Law, Good Governance, Peace and Social Justice For the Victim of Torture, Extra Judicial Killing, Force Disappearance, Trafficking in Persons including Ethnic, Religious, Sexual and Social Minority People.

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