Gender Equality and Women Empowerment

Jago Nari Unnayon Sangstha (JNUS) is dedicated to advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. The organization focuses on Advocacy, WASH, Health, Skill & Livelihood Development to empower women, ensuring their active participation in both economic and social domains.

Climate Justice & DRR

Jago Nari Unnayon Sangstha (JNUS) is enhancing women entrepreneurs’ livelihoods in the fishing community through a renewable energy-based program. Funded initially by CFLI, this project provides eco-friendly tools like solar fish dryers and egg incubators, alongside training in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. The aim is to diversify income sources and establish sustainable business networks for these women, promoting both economic empowerment and environmental sustainability.

Social Cohesion & Peace Building

JNUS is dedicated to promoting peace and resolving conflicts through a human security approach. Their strategy includes training diverse groups like women, youth, civil society, media personnel, teachers, and religious leaders. They focus on improving communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, aiming to build understanding, empathy, and trust within the community. The overarching goal is to ensure individual well-being and security, thereby fostering a culture of peace by engaging all relevant stakeholders.

WASH

JNUS is actively involved in enhancing gender-responsive WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) interventions in Cox’s Bazar, focusing on the needs of women, girls, Disabilities. Their work includes training and awareness campaigns, and they have improved access to hygiene facilities. Partnering initially with BRAC and later with ActionAid Bangladesh, JNUS has expanded its reach to both Rohingya refugees and the host community. They have also installed disaster-resilient water infrastructure to safeguard against disease outbreaks, particularly during monsoon seasons.

Health

JNUS delivers primary healthcare services to remote and underserved areas, including refugee camps and host communities with limited medical access. These clinics, staffed by trained medical professionals, offer basic healthcare like check-ups, vaccinations, and minor treatments, directly improving the health and well-being of those who lack medical care. Additionally, JNUS provides health education programs focusing on hygiene, disease prevention, and family planning. This comprehensive approach, addressing immediate medical needs and long-term health education, aims for sustainable health improvements.

About Us

Jago Nari Unnayon Sangstha (JNUS), established in 2009, is an independent, non-profit and non-political women-led Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The organization designs, develops and delivers programmes for the promotion of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment and Social Cohesion, and initiates measures which are vital for the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV). JNUS offers networks, resources and platforms for community actors, government and non-government Stakeholders to organize regular consultations, dialogues, seminars and workshops; conducts research and surveys; and identifies issues requiring intervention for upholding the human rights of and justice for vulnerable women. JNUS has a strong advocacy network, collaboration with community actors, enjoys a strong national and local reputation, and regularly undertakes initiatives along with other development partners.

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 – 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
  • $Research and Advocacy

Focus Areas

Emergency Response

Emergency Response

JNUS always remains at the forefront to promote gender responsive emergency effort in Cox's Bazar district. During...

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Disability Inclusion

Disability Inclusion

Persons with disabilities are more at risk. Therefore, JNUS integrated them into its DRR & Development programmes....

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Programmes

  • Social Cohesion Between Host and Rohingya Communities
  • Enhancing Protection to Female Volunteers and Staff in the Humanitarian Response in Cox’s Bazar
  • Empowerment of Women in Fishing Community in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh for Increasing their Rights in Livelihood
  • Capacitating Local NGOs in Cox’s Bazar
  • Provision of critical multi-sectoral support services in Rohingya and affected Host Community
  • MAITREE: Promoting women’s 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 “Advancing Local Level Action in EiE” project.
  • Empowering CSOs, Youth, and Women for Transparent and Accountable Bangladesh (ECTAB)
  • PRISE (SDC BRAC Social Cohesion Fund for Cox’s 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, Cox’s Bazar

News & Events

Circular for Hiring Consultant to Undertake Baseline Survey

For additional details, kindly click the following update link: https://jagonariunnayon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Final-ToR-Baseline-Survey-M2L-project-2-2-1-1-final.pdf

Circular for Hiring Consultant to Undertake Baseline Survey

For additional details, kindly click the following update link: https://jagonariunnayon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Final-ToR-Baseline-Survey-M2L-project-2-2-1-1-final.pdf

A Pledge for a Safer, Stronger Community

Under the 16-day (25 November to 10 December) program to prevent violence against women, Jago Nari Unnayon Sangstha (JNUS) held an event title “Women Gathering” on November 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM at Sagarmoni High School grounds, Chaufaldandi, Cox’s Bazar...

Project Inception Meeting

The JAGO NARI Unnayon Sangsta (JNUS) has organized an inception meeting to inaugurate a project entitled, “Empowerment of Women in Fishing Community of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh for Increasing their Rights in Livelihood” at the Upazilla Parishad Hall Room of Cox’s Bazar...

Women, Peace, and Security Agenda

On October 31, 2023 Jago Nari Unnayon Sangstha (JNUS) held a dialogue on the role of women's rights and civil society organizations in identifying key issues and developing action plan to advance the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda and support the National Action...

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