Denmark has announced it will provide a 25 million Danish Krone (DKK) to promote human rights, trauma-informed mental health, and media freedom in Bangladesh.
The fund will be channelled through a consortium of Danish organisations - DIGNITY, International Media Support (IMS), and the Danish Institute for Human Rights - according to a press release issued by the Danish Embassy in Dhaka.
"Over the next three years, the consortium will work with Bangladeshi partners to strengthen civil society, improve access to rehabilitation for survivors of torture and violence, and foster an environment of free and independent media," said Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Christian Brix Moller.
"This is a unique opportunity to strengthen civil society in Bangladesh and address important challenges of human rights violations and impunity," he added.
Møller said the upcoming programme would help "revitalise the pursuit of justice and democratic reform" while supporting Bangladesh's people through the consortium partners' extensive expertise in promoting human rights and democracy.
DIGNITY CEO Rasmus Grue Christensen said a strong civil society is vital for advancing human rights and ensuring accountability and rehabilitation for survivors. "We look forward to supporting local partners through capacity building and survivor-centred approaches," he noted.
