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In Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic & Social Council
Associated with the UN Department of Global Communications

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been implemented the project titled Connecting and Empowering Voices for Just, Inclusive and Peaceful Society project supported by Switzerland in Bangladesh

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-16 focuses on inclusive societies, democracy, strong institutions, justice and rule of law. SDG-16 is the key goal and the driver of all other sustainable goals. BNNRC aimed at fostering public debate for sustainable development for a peaceful and inclusive society. There is an intrinsic link between SDG-16 and SDG implementation.

To foster public debate and sensitize stakeholders for the meeting of these issues at the national and community level is very essential. BNNRC has been fostering public debates and sensitizing stakeholders at the national and community level with special emphasis on SDGs localization for a peaceful and inclusive society.

Goal: Enabling Environment to fight against poverty and injustice to contribute to sustainable inclusive development through SDG:16.

Objective: Men and women are empowered and connected to making a just, inclusive, and peaceful society.
Outcome 1: Institutions are engaged in public debate and policy advocacy for a peaceful and inclusive society
Outcome 2: Voice and participation of the youth and vulnerable communities in localization of SDG-16 is enhanced and amplified
Output-1: Institutions are engaged in public debate and policy advocacy for a peaceful and inclusive society
Output -2 Stakeholders enhance their participation and voice on the SDG-16 implementation process

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)’ s approach to media development & digital development is both knowledge-driven and context-sensitive, and it takes into account the challenges and opportunities created by the rapidly changing media environment in Bangladesh in line with giving voices for the voiceless.

BNNRC is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) accredited with World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) of the United Nations and UN WSIS prize winner 2016, Champion 2017, 2019 & 2020 for media development.

Vision: Enable access to “on-demand” knowledge for all, using appropriate media to foster public debate for shaping their development agenda and assume responsibilities as citizens in the era of Fourth Industrial Revolution.

BNNRC Mission: is to enable a media literate, informed and participatory society so that the underserved societies can shape their lives and livelihoods through the following:

  • Fostering public debate, media pluralism and democracy using the power of information and communication
  • Amplifying the voices of vulnerable, marginalized and excluded people in development debates
  • Working with media and other information stakeholders to support people and communities to bring about positive changes in their lives and livelihoods

The UN General Assembly Resolution 56/183 (21 December 2001) endorsed the holding of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in two phases. The first phase took place in Geneva from 10 to 12 December 2003 and the second phase took place in Tunis, from 16 to 18 November 2005.

Geneva Phase: 10-12 December 2003

The objective of the first phase was to develop and foster a clear statement of political will and take concrete steps to establish the foundations for an Information Society for all, reflecting all the different interests at stake.

Nearly 50 Heads of state/government and Vice-Presidents, 82 Ministers, and 26 Vice-Ministers from 175 countries as well as high-level representatives from international organizations, private sector, and civil society attended the Geneva Phase of WSIS and gave political support to the Geneva Declaration of Principles and Geneva Plan of Action that were adopted on 12 December 2003. More than 11,000 participants from 175 countries attended the Summit and related events.

Tunis Phase: 16-18 November 2005

The objective of the second phase was to put Geneva’s Plan of Action into motion as well as to find solutions and reach agreements in the fields of Internet governance, financing mechanisms, and follow-up and implementation of the Geneva and Tunis documents.

Nearly 50 Heads of state/government and Vice-Presidents and 197 Ministers, Vice Ministers and Deputy Ministers from 174 countries as well as high-level representatives from international organizations, private sector, and civil society attended the Tunis Phase of WSIS and gave political support to the Tunis Commitment and Tunis Agenda for the Information Society that were adopted on 18 November 2005. More than 19,000 participants from 174 countries attended the Summit and related events.

The WSIS Prizes

The WSIS Prizes contest was developed in response to requests from the WSIS stakeholders to create an effective mechanism to evaluate projects and activities that leverage the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to advance sustainable development. Since its inception, the contest of WSIS Prizes has attracted more than 300,000 stakeholders.

Following the outcomes of the United Nations General Assembly Overall Review on WSIS (Res. A/70/125) that called for a close alignment between the WSIS Process and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Res. A/70/1), the WSIS Prizes is the unique global platform to identify and showcase success stories in the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines and SDGs.

The contest was held for the first time in 2012 & rapidly gained attention and popularity within the ICT for Development community.

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been devoted into the WSIS process from 2002 and WSIS forum from 2006 quite a long time, provided great outcomes from Bangladesh showing efforts and development in ICT for development field in Bangladesh.

WSIS Prizes 2024

C-3: Engaging Youth and Youth Women for Fighting Misinformation

22. Description:
(Please provide a short description of the project in 150 to 200 words describing the project’s objectives, results achieved, and impact generated.)
Bangladesh has historically been subjected to widespread political and communal violence caused by rumors and disinformation hindering the smooth functioning of democratic transitions. The popularity of social media and its increased accessibility to the masses has further complicated the fight against […]

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C-4: Building Capacity of Rural Women on Digital Financial Services through Literacy

22. Description:
(Please provide a short description of the project in 150 to 200 words describing the project’s objectives, results achieved, and impact generated.)

Female participation in Bangladesh’s labor force has increased to 42.68% in 2022, up from 36.3% five years ago, according to a survey report conducted by the BBS released on 29 March 2023.

Despite contributing to household income, they have little or no role […]

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C-9: Building Constructive Journalism on Road Safety for Media Professionals Using Digital Platforms

22. Description: Please provide a short description of the project in 150 to 200 words describing the project’s objectives, results achieved, and impact generated.

BNNRC has implemented Building Media Professionalism for Road Safety through Constructive Journalism in Bangladesh. The objective was to intensify media interest in and understanding of road safety as a critical health and development issue share the burden of road crashes in Bangladesh […]

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WSIS Prizes 2023

Category 4 – C4. Capacity Building: Fighting Fake News through Fact Checking and Verification

Organization: Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)

Country: Bangladesh

The goal of the project

Empowering Community People and Promoting Access to Reliable and Timely Information

Objectives

To disseminate reliable and timely information to fight against Fake news through Fact Checking and Verification
To teach the techniques of information verification and evaluation before program and content development and broadcast
Foster key investigative strategies for techniques specialized for verifying […]

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Category 9 – C7. ICT applications: e-health : Campaign for Inclusion of Disadvantaged Communities in COVID-19 Vaccination through Community Radio

Project Description
According to the National Vaccine Deployment Plan (NVDP), the government has targeted to bring 80% of the population under vaccination. All people above the age of 5, including the front-line health care providers, are to be vaccinated. The proposed project will initiate advocacy both at the national and local levels to promote vaccines, thus creating an enabling environment where the general […]

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Category 3 – C3. Access to information and Knowledge: Financial Literacy 

EMPOWERING YOUTH AND YOUTH WOMEN SPECIALLY RADEY MADE GARMENTS WORKERS THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY

In Bangladesh, a large number of women are the first generation paid women workers in their families. They have also broken certain taboos that had earlier prevented women from working for wages outside their homes. In spite of progress on this front, they often have little control over the money they earn. Despite […]

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Category 14 – C8. ICT Applications: Connecting voicing and empowering disadvantaged communities through community Broadcasting 

Project Title: Empowering left-behind minority communities to effectively participate in the development process of Bangladesh through Community Radio

About 11% of the population of Bangladesh consists of minorities who face discrimination due to their religion, ethnicity, gender identity, and geographical location-based differences. Amongst the minority population, the Dalit, plainland Ethnic Minority, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Tea Labour and Transgender & Hijra communities are […]

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Category 15 – C9. Media: Promoting Health Governance through Broadcasting and Dialogue

Promoting Health Governance through Broadcasting and Dialogue

Organization: Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)

Country: Bangladesh

The goal of the project

Empowering Community People and Promoting Access to Reliable and Timely Information

Objectives

To promote governance in health in the health sector and ensure quality health support for all
To create an atmosphere in media houses for reporting for promoting health governance

Description: Please provide a […]

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WSIS Prizes 2022

Category 4 — AL C4. Capacity building : Empowering Youth and Youth Women through Digital Literacy

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been implemented the project titled Connecting and Empowering Voices for Just, Inclusive and Peaceful Society project supported by Switzerland in Bangladesh

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-16 focuses on inclusive societies, democracy, strong institutions, justice and rule of law. SDG-16 is the key goal and the driver of all other sustainable goals. BNNRC aimed at fostering public debate for […]

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Category 11 — AL C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life (E-employment ) : Engage Youth and Youth women through Social Media for Employment generation(E-Employment)

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been implemented the project titled Connecting and Empowering Voices for Just, Inclusive and Peaceful Society project supported by Switzerland in Bangladesh

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-16 focuses on inclusive societies, democracy, strong institutions, justice and rule of law. SDG-16 is the key goal and the driver of all other sustainable goals. BNNRC aimed at fostering public debate for […]

Read More »

Category 16 — AL C9. Media : Fighting against Misinformation, Disinformation and Mal-information through Community Radio in Bangladesh

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been implemented the project titled Connecting and Empowering Voices for Just, Inclusive and Peaceful Society project supported by Switzerland in Bangladesh

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-16 focuses on inclusive societies, democracy, strong institutions, justice and rule of law. SDG-16 is the key goal and the driver of all other sustainable goals. BNNRC aimed at fostering public debate for […]

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WSIS Prizes 2021

Preventing abuse of ICTs against women in Bangladesh through Community Media

Organization: Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)

Country: Bangladesh

Women in Bangladesh are targeted by online and technology-facilitated violence and harassment. While the expansion of ICT and growing internet penetration are considered as positive indicators of development in the country, but their interaction with certain pre-existing social-physiological settings related and inadequate legal protections have led to increased cyber violence against women. The […]

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e-Enabling, e-Engaging & e-Empowering Transgender Community through Radio in Bangladesh

Description

BNNRC has been implemented the project for empowering, voicing & connecting the Transgender community through resilience, awareness of the rights. The radios are broadcasting an altogether 142 hours program per day on information, education, local entertainment, human rights, and development motivation activities.

The goal of the project is to sensitize for social inclusion and recognition of and empowerment of the Transgender community.

The […]

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COVID-19: Education through Community Radio in Bangladesh

Organization: Bangladesh NGS Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)

Country-Bangladesh

Executive Summary

COVID-19 has disrupted the lives and livelihoods of the communities globally and Bangladesh, the most densely populated developing country has been facing the same where 1,262 people live in per square kilometer, limited knowledge, and scare health care services. The situation was deteriorating rapidly and found no way to manage it. The people were getting frightened […]

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Category 16 — AL C9. Media : Fighting against Misinformation, Disinformation and Mal-information through Community Radio in Bangladesh

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been implemented the project titled Connecting and Empowering Voices for Just, Inclusive and Peaceful Society project supported by Switzerland in Bangladesh

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-16 focuses on inclusive societies, democracy, strong institutions, justice and rule of law. SDG-16 is the key goal and the driver of all other sustainable goals. BNNRC aimed at fostering public debate for […]

Read More »

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