Structural barriers and deep-rooted gender norms prevent half of Bangladesh’s population from reaching their potential.
A deep commitment towards gender equality is integrated at the core of BRAC’s work: We believe no society can truly progress if half of its population is held back.
We put women at the center of all of our work, but also work at a societal and systems level to dismantle gender-based violence and discrimination.
Unlocking potential
35 million
people reached with gender mainstreaming messages and violence referral information as of 2024
9,000
schools with integrated gender responsive curriculums
600,000
youth reached through social media campaigns on gender equality
The skill effect
Leading by example
60,000
BRAC staff trained on gender mainstreaming and gender-responsive workplace practices
3,500
BRAC offices classified as gender-responsive workplaces
10
national civil society coalitions engaged in systemic policy reforms
Explore impact stories
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5 lessons towards a workforce that works for women
85% of employment in Bangladesh is in the informal sector, yet training opportunities in the sector are limited. BRAC’s skills training for advancing resources program (STAR) provides a platform for young people to hone their skills, build confidence and take charge of their livelihoods.
BRAC’s STAR project has been working to address the gap in skills-based education opportunities for adolescent girls since 2012. -
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How mothers’ networks are promoting breastfeeding at work in Bangladesh
Breastfeeding is crucial to ensure proper growth and development of newborns. A new initiative in Bangladesh is building mothers’ support networks to ensure that the workplace doesn’t become a hindrance to breastfeeding. So, how is the initiative faring?
BRAC, with support from UNICEF-Bangladesh through partnerships with private sector and civil society stakeholders, is implementing Mothers’ Support Groups as a national initiative to create an enabling environment at the workplace for maternity rights protection and breastfeeding support for working mothers and their children. -
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Rohingya men lead the fight against gender violence
A program in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar is giving men and boys the skills and knowledge to make powerful changes to sexual and gender-based violence in their communities. Meet Jahidur Rahman, who is leading these changes.
BRAC engages men and boys in the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar in a sexual and gender-based violence prevention and response program, giving them the skills and knowledge to make powerful changes in their communities. -
Now, I dream of equal pay, shoulder-to-shoulder with my male mason colleagues. Though, I call it a dream but deep inside, I know it’s my right.”
Shayera Begum
Participant in BRAC’s ‘non-traditional livelihood’ program
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