City Desk :
The Department of Women Affairs under the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Bangladesh, and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The MoU was signed by Keya Khan, Director General of the Department of Women Affairs (DWA) and Sudhir Muralidharan, Country Manager of UNOPS Bangladesh in the presence of the representatives from DWA and UNOPS, reports UNB.
The MoU aims to establish a framework for non-exclusive cooperation and collaboration between UNOPS and DWA across various domains and underscores the shared commitment of both parties to advance gender equality, women’s empowerment, and inclusive development initiatives in Bangladesh.
This is seen as a “significant step” towards enhancing gender equality and inclusive development. The ceremony took place at the DWA office, marking a pivotal moment in collaborative efforts to empower women and promote sustainable development.
As part of the commitment to getting Agenda 2030 back on track, this MoU places the spotlight on the Sustainable Development Goal 5, dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering women in Bangladesh.
