Abdul Awal

Working for localisation of SDGs and fulfilment of Human Rights. Executive Director of NRDS in Bangladesh.

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

Alas, human birth, unfortunate people today victims of "push in" and "push out" in the game of state, borders, politics, and power. Where will they live, which country will take them, where will their home be—the answers are determined not by humanity, but political interests.

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

National civil socity consultation held in  NGO Forum Dhaka organized by GCAP Bangladesh where 45 CSOs participated to draft a national position paper for Promoting Universal Social Protection to address, inequality, exclusion and climate vulnerability in Bangladesh.

[Amitabh Behar @AmitabhBehar]

I spoke yesterday at @OECD #FDC2026 and I would like to share here five reflections I rose in the panel and in my conversations these two days.
1. Was shocked how everyone mentioned the context...but no one identified #Inequality as key element of it. This deserves a reflection.
2. I heard everywhere 'mutual interest' but this cannot be a rehash to reinforce power hirarchies.
3. Conversations were about economic growth, investment...again very few mentions to human rights, human development, etc. Worrying trend that needs to be considered in the ongoing reforms.
4. In a time of 'leveraging private finance' we need to come back to local led development.
5. In Oxfam we are in a continuous process of reflection based on our feminist and decolonial principles.

Lastly, extremely relevant reflection by @Eva_Granados on the governance of aid and the need to have Global South countries in it.

Thanking the OECD for this conference and looking forward to the forthcoming work on poverty and inequality.

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

https://t.co/Z4nGsSbyIY

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

Support and soliderity with working class movement for fair wages, better conditions, social protection and dignity. Long live workers unity.
#GCAP
#Mayday

[Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) @whiteband]

Why civic space and women’s participation are inseparable

“The link between democracy and gender justice is structural. You cannot advance gender justice where civic space is restricted,” argues Martina Kabisama, Co-Facilitator of the Women and Feminists Constituency Group of GCAP.

In an article published as part of the March With Us Campaign of the Forus International, she underlines, “women’s political participation does not begin at the ballot box. It begins with safety, economic security, and the ability to organize.”

Full article here: https://t.co/DlCmyxI905

#GenderEquality #Democracy #FeministLeadership #CivicSpace #WomensRights #MarchWithUs #IWD2026 #Democracy

[Amitabh Behar @AmitabhBehar]

#TaxtheRich

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

ভয়, হিংসা ও ঘৃণার জালে বন্দী বাংলাদেশ https://t.co/0gz4CRW0rH

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

পুরনো নীলনকশা মেনেই উত্থান হচ্ছে নব্য ফ্যাসিবাদের https://t.co/wuH4eQqL58

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

ঘটনাবহুল ২০২৫ সাল শেষ হতে যাচ্ছে। নতুন বছরের আগমনে আশা থাকলো অংশগ্রহনমূলক গণতন্ত্র, মানবাধিকার এবং একটি ন্যায্য সমাজ প্রতিষ্ঠার পথে এগিয়ে যাব আমরা। নতুন বছর সংঘাত ও সহিংসতা মুক্ত রাজনীতি, সত্য ও পুনর্মিলন প্রতিষ্ঠার প্রচেষ্টা, নতুন আশা এবং অনুপ্রেরণা নিয়ে আসবে। শুভ নববর্ষ।

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

How hope is fading: the mobs bringing violence back to the streets of Bangladesh https://t.co/6BrOkh0gcu

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

The eventful year 2025 is coming to an end. As we step into the new year, we hope that we will move forward on the path of democracy, human rights, and a fairer socity. May the new year bring renewed hope and inspiration to establish truth and reconciliation. Happy New Year.

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

@UN_SPExperts @Irenekhan Violant attack on the newspapers by extrimist groups are attack on freedom of expression. It is leading to stop democratice process in Bangladesh.

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

Bangladesh needs funding for community resilience, adaptation and rehabilitation for climate vulnerabilities, need reparations. CSOs urge to ensure bold, just, and inclusive decisions at the upcoming COP30 climate conference.

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

শুভ জন্মদিন মাওলানা জালালউদ্দিন রুমী! দারুন বলেছিলে!
- প্রেমে পড়ো। নইলে একদিন দুনিয়ার সবকিছুর অবসান হবে, আর তুমি অস্তিত্বের কর্মশালা থেকে চলে যাবে এর উদ্দেশ্য না জেনেই।

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

Global community gathers in Sevilla for the UN Financing for Development Conference,  we demand Economic Justice, we demand to reform global financial architecture. We stand with Billions, not billionaires. cancel debts to fund for health, education and social protection.

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

46pc people ill at ease to meet health expenses - - https://t.co/nZzkNxdVIx https://t.co/9iio9Cvb2e

[Abdul Awal @awalbd]

Govt urged to ensure health coverage of all https://t.co/izILvcEVhb

[Pradeep Baisakh @pradeepbaisakh]

Women in rural areas lack access to basic healthcare services. The government should prioritize and enhance healthcare services for vulnerable women. #InspireInclusion #InvestInWomen #LeaveNoWomanBehind #EmbraceEquity #UniversalHealthCoverage
@antonioguterres @AminaJMohammed

[SAAPE @saape_network]

Policymakers, students, street vendors & other commoners in #Bangladesh explain how regressive taxation has adversely affected their lives. #TaxJusticeNow
We call for #ProgressiveTaxation !
@LDCWatch2001 @theprakarsa @abdulawalbd @JeannieManipon @FarooqTariq3 @WeAreTAFJA