About Us
JNUS has been creating positive impact on the lives of women, girls and other vulnerable communities breaking the cycle of poverty, fighting various forms of GBV and building a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. We remain steadfast in our mission, persistently fostering innovative and localized solutions. Looking back, we are grateful to the women who have stood by us over the years. We pledge our unwavering commitment to this relent- less pursuit â for a world where every woman lives a life of dignity and respect.
JNUS has recently updated its logo and website.
Vision
‘To bring an end of all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls irrespective of gender, race, religion and culture.”
Mission
“To promote a just, inclusive and democratic society where the women and girls will take the leadership for sustainable development.”
What we do
- $Preventing GBV through Empowerment
- $Climate Justice and DRR
- $Social Cohesion and Peace-Building
- $Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- $Health
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Skills Development & livelihood
- $Research and Advocacy
Focus Areas
A one-day workshop titled âEnhancing Resilience in Coastal Communities: Co-analysis Workshop with Community Connectors and Co-researchersâ was successfully held on 7 October 2025 at Hotel Uni Resort, Coxâs Bazar, organized by Jago Nari Unnayan Sangstha.
A one-day workshop titled âEnhancing Resilience in Coastal Communities: Co-analysis Workshop with Community Connectors...
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The workshop was organized under the project âResearch in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: Building Resilience of Coastal Inhabitants in Vulnerable Regions of Bangladesh through a Participatory, Gender-transformative Approachâ, implemented with the funding and collaboration of the University of the Fraser Valley (Canada) and the Global Womenâs Institute, George Washington University (USA). Participants included co-connectors and co-researchers from the Shilkhali Teknaf research team. The session was facilitated by Mr. Ashish Banik, Head of Consultants, Jago Nari Unnayan Sangstha. Distinguished attendees included Dr. Geetanjali Gill, Associate Professor and Program Chair, Global Development Studies, University of the Fraser Valley; Dr. Maureen Murphy, Research Scientist, Global Womenâs Institute, George Washington University; Dr. Dwijen Mallick, Climate Change Adaptation Expert, Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS); Ava Wagner, Intern, Jago Nari Unnayan Sangstha and student, University of the Fraser Valley; and representatives from Jago Nari Unnayan Sangstha, including Mr. Forkan Uddin Ahmed, Operations Manager; Mr. Kamrul Nazim, Senior Program Officer; Ms. Sanjida Jahan Akhi, Safeguarding Focal; Mr. Hasan Mahmud Imruz, Communication Assistant; and Mr. Shahab Uddin, Research Field Facilitator. The primary objective of the workshop was to encourage locally-driven adaptation and mitigation initiatives to address the impacts of climate change and to identify practical strategies through participatory analysis and collective reflection. Throughout the day-long sessions, participants actively engaged in group discussions, story analysis, and community mapping exercises. These participatory activities helped identify critical local issues, existing challenges, and potential solutions that will guide future efforts toward building sustainable and resilient coastal communities. In their remarks, Dr. Geetanjali Gill and Dr. Maureen Murphy expressed their delight in participating in the workshop and shared optimism for continued collaboration to address climate change challenges. Dr. Dwijen Mallick briefly discussed the importance and significance of the research project. In her closing remarks, Mrs. Sheuly Sharma, Executive Director of Jago Nari Unnayan Sangstha, extended sincere appreciation to all participants and partner organizations for their valuable insights, active engagement, and collaboration. She reaffirmed the organizationâs commitment to continued joint efforts aimed at fostering a more inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable society. #JagoNari #CommunityResilience #ClimateAdaptation #ParticipatoryResearch #WomenLeadership #Sustainability
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Programmes
- Social Cohesion Between Host and Rohingya Communities
- Enhancing Protection to Female Volunteers and Staff in the Humanitarian Response in Coxâs Bazar
- Empowerment of Women in Fishing Community in Coxâs Bazar, Bangladesh for Increasing their Rights in Livelihood
- Capacitating Local NGOs in Coxâs Bazar
- Provision of critical multi-sectoral support services in Rohingya and affected Host Community
- MAITREE: Promoting womenâs participation in peace building and social cohesion
- SHEBA Project
- Strengthening Intercommunity Engagement against Violent Extremism
- Local Women Lead for Sustainable Peace
- COVID-19 Response in Rohingya Camps and Adjacent Host Communities in Bangladesh Project
- 2021-069 UN OCHA Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluation on COVID-19 Response
- Capacity Development for âAdvancing Local Level Action in EiEâ project.
- Empowering CSOs, Youth, and Women for Transparent and Accountable Bangladesh (ECTAB)
- PRISE (SDC BRAC Social Cohesion Fund for Coxâs Bazar District (T-2)
- Improving Access to Emergency Health and Primary Health Care Services of the Displaced Rohingya Communities who are Suffering due to Devastating Fire in Kutupalong Camp, Ukhiya, Coxâs Bazar
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