Proper Execution of RTI Act-2009
SUPRO exclaimed to Government during observing International Right to Know Day 2011
Speakers stated their opinion at the human chain access to information, right to know, freedom of press and freedom of speech are the hallmark of an undiluted democracy. Media’s freedom, democracy and good governance are as inseparable as the human rights. The right to information is the key to all other rights.As a Bangladeshi citizen and also our society, continually we face various problems like lack of governance, lack of transparency, corruption; violation of human rights, democracy and its practices. Economically 40% people cannot get minimum calories, education facilities, health and nutrition supports and ultimately they are in the group of hardcore poor. The main causes of our development are barrier of access to information and freedom of express.
Ensure 100% Literacy by 2015
Supro Claimed to Government from the Human Chain on the International Literacy Day-2011
SUPRO claimed to the Government to ensure 100% Literacy throughout the country by 2015 at the International Literacy Day 2011. Following the theme of the Day ‘Literacy and Peace’ SUPRO organized a National Level Human Chain at 11:00 on September 8, 2011 infront of the National Museum, Shahbag. Dhaka. Speakers claimed to recognize education as fundamental rights to meet the Millennium Development Goal by 2015. They urged to increase the budgetory allocation especially for primary and adult literacy formulating effective plan to achieve optimum results.
SUPRO’s Budget Lobby Meeting with MPs on 25 June 2011
Members of Parliament (MPs) demand access into formulation and implementation of National Budget
National budget declared by the government in a befitting manner which represents the country’s statistical computation of one year’s revenue and development pictures against its income and expenditures within and outside the country. Planning, formulation and implementation of national budget is centralized where there has no participation of people’s elected representative like MPs in the total process. Since 2003, SUPRO has been campaigning to ensure participation of mass people through parliament members in budget making process so that MPs can incorporate demands of their constituency for a sustainable pro-poor budget and balanced regional development.
Speakers demand in the Post-budget Seminar of SUPRO on 16 June 2011
High ambitious budgetary commitment in health, education and agricultural sector though allocation is bleak
The national budget is a reflection of government priority and policies. SUPRO believes that establishment of domestic ownership over development policies will be one of the most important prerequisites for successful implementation of pro-poor policy reforms and good governance in the context of Bangladesh. Through proactive engagement of the civil society and stakeholders in the process of policy design and implementation could pay high dividends in terms of successfully addressing the challenges of eliminating the poverty and inequality in Bangladesh. Speakers Demand in the Press Conference on 22 May 2011
Formulate Pro-poor and Decentralized Budget incorporating demands of under-privileged communities of the society
A national budget is a crucial legal and policy document that outlines government’s economic policies, revenue and expenditure motivations and expectations. For a 12-month period, the national budget entails the plan for the functioning of the economy. It follows that the national budget is of interest to everyone who resides in the country as it has implications for all. But in reality, it was found that demands and considerations of all sections of the society were not reflected in budget documents of Bangladesh. Speakers at the National Pre-Budget Consultation on 15 May 2011
Demands Decentralized Pro-poor Budget through Proactive Engagement of the Civil Society and Stakeholders in the Process of Policy Design and Implementation
The national budget is a reflection of government priority and policies. SUPRO believes that establishment of domestic ownership over development policies will be one of the most important prerequisites for successful implementation of pro-poor policy reforms and good governance in the context of Bangladesh. Through proactive engagement of the civil society and stakeholders in the process of policy design and implementation could pay high dividends in terms of successfully addressing the challenges of eliminating the poverty and inequality in Bangladesh. World Press Freedom Day_2011
We want free and independent Press
A free press provides a window through which all other abuses of fundamental rights can be revealed
Democracy is prerequisite for sustainable development of a country. To maintain an effective democracy free flow of information is necessary. Journalist and press play an active role to provide news and information to the society. But in least developed countries or where governance institutions are weak, journalists suffered a lot sometimes at the cost of their lives collect news and information. In its various campaign and advocacy, SUPRO integrate news and information of press. On the other hand, journalists always extend their cooperation for dissemination of the campaign information and for effective advocacy.National Seminar on Findings of Social Audit on Health and Education situation in Bangladesh
Sushasoner Jonny Procharavizan-SUPRO organized a national level seminar on 19 April, 2011 at CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka on the Findings of Social Audit of 20 districts on Health and Education Situation in Bangladesh. Representatives of 45 networking districts of SUPRO, civil society organizations, Members of Parliament, Policy makers, Politicians, Journalists and other related stakeholders participated in the seminar where SUPRO national council member Madhab Chandra Dutta was as moderator and Shamima Akter Moonmoon delivered welcome speech. Uma Chowdhury, Director SUPRO gave the vote of thanks to all the participants in the seminar.
SUPRO observed the World Health Day, 2011
Health is our right: Ensure the accessibility and rights of essential services specially health for the citizens by enhancing the capacity of government health institutions in assurance of essential drugs, Sushashoner Jonno Procharavizan (SUPRO) observed the – World Health Day 2011 with full enthusiasm and great exertion through a peaceful Human Chain and Cultural Program at Shahbagh, in front of National Musium, Dhaka, wherever various like minded NGOs, Dhaka Campaign Group, Green Voice & Students Forum joined and expressed solidarity with the popular demands for ensuring health rights for all.SUPRO demands on International Women’s Day on 8, March, 2011
Ensure Equal Access and Opportunities to Education, Training and Science and Technology for Women
Sushashoner Jonno Procharavizan (SUPRO) observed the International Women Day -2011 with full enthusiasm and great exertion through a Human Chain and Cultural Program wherever various like minded NGOs, Dhaka Campaign Group, Green Voice, Bangladesh Bhumihin Samity & Students Forum expressed their solidarity with us. Highlighting the theme of the Day ‘Equal Access to Education, Training and Science & Technology: Pathway to decent work for Women” all speakers came into the point that economic development, poverty reduction and children & family development, progressive state of the country certainly depends on women empowerment.