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UN Resident Representative in Bangladesh Mia Seppo (right)
The United Nations has expressed concern in a statement that the recent incident of torturing a woman in Begumganj, Noakhali and posting a video of the incident via social media is not an isolated incident.
Mia Seppo, the UN Resident Representative in Bangladesh, shared the statement on her Twitter account on Wednesday, commenting that the recent incident in Noakhali painted a picture of misogyny ‘socially, behaviorally and structurally’ in Bangladeshi society.
The statement described recent incidents of rape and violence against women as “grave human rights violations” and expressed deep concern over the recent incidents and expressed support for the ongoing campaign to demand a rape trial.
The declaration also pledged to help the government ensure a non-discriminatory universal justice system and the protection of women and children.
The United Nations has asked the judiciary to work on two issues to guarantee justice for rape and violence against women.
They called for an “urgent reform of the criminal justice system” to guarantee speedy trials of such cases, as well as “support and protection for victims and witnesses.”
The statement also emphasized the need to ensure “transparency and accountability” in the implementation of laws and action plans designed to protect women. Source: BBC Bangla.
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