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Item A crisis of rape in Bangladesh: opportunities for faith engagement(Brac University, 2021-05) Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac UniversityWidespread sexual violence is a persistent problem in Bangladesh, aggravated during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief focuses on the ongoing rape crisis, examining pathways to policy reform. Its underlying premise is that faith actors can potentially be a galvanizing, positive force that influences public policy and stimulates social change.Item Supporting a more socially inclusive society in Bangladesh: seeking lessons from different experiences(Brac University, 2021-07) Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac UniversityThe COVID-19 economic and social crisis offers opportunities to review fundamental questions about national approaches to pluralism, religion’s role in society, and national goals for peace and social cohesion in Bangladesh. This brief offers examples from different countries that address the challenges of living together in diverse societies through secular and religious education efforts.Item Community perspectives on access to civil justice after cross-border displacement: the needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh(Brac University, 2021-02) Pereira, Faustina; Olney, Jessica; Hoque, AzizulItem Beyond relief: securing livelihoods and agency for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh(Brac University, 2021) Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac UniversityItem Perceptions of Rohingya refugees: marriage and social justice after cross-border displacement(Brac University, 2021-03) Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac UniversityItem Views of Rohingya refugees: engagement and experiences with humanitarian agencies in cox’s bazar, Bangladesh(Brac University, 2021-03) Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac UniversityThis policy brief, a joint publication by Centre for Peace and Justice, Brac University (CPJ) and The Asia Foundation, conveys findings from a rapid analysis to understand refugees’ perspectives on community engagement and consultation approaches by the humanitarian agencies delivering services and aid in the camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The study’s themes and the research questions were designed by CPJ’s Rohingya research team in response to frequent community concerns, and all viewpoints expressed here are those of camp residents. As an academic institution and knowledge partner serving the humanitarian response, CPJ aims to help diverse stakeholders understand each other’s perspectives.Item Community engagement in protracted crises: lessons from locally-driven research approaches in Bangladesh(Brac University, 2021-09) Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), BRAC UniversityItem Voices from the margins building evidence for inclusive policy responses to Covid 19 in Bangladesh(Brac University, 2021-06) Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac UniversityA targeted survey carried out by the Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac University on marginalised communities in Bangladesh highlights the need for urgent policy responses to mitigate specific challenges posed by the Covid-19 Pandemic on lives and livelihoods. The survey solicited feedback from 1533 households from three categories of economically disadvantaged marginalised population namely – a) Rural Households, b) Urban Slum Dwellers, and c) Ethnic and religious minority communities. Poor female headed households and households having Persons with Disabilities were considered as two crosscutting groups. Topline findings from this survey include: Respondents from the marginalised communities have been severely impacted by the Pandemic in terms of loss in income, forced reduction in spending, depleting savings, and reduced food consumption. Rural households were found to be the hardest hit. Female headed households were the most affected from reduced food consumption. Education of the ethnic and religious minority family's school-going children was highly affected. There was a spike in domestic violence and child marriage. Multiple strategies were adopted to cope with the adverse effects of the Pandemic. Borrowing cash, changing place of residence, reducing food consumption, dipping into savings and taking up low paying jobs were the most quoted coping strategies. As on June 2021, more than one-fourth of the marginalised households reported receiving some kind of government support packages. A large proportion of the respondents (63%) however expressed skepticism as to whether the economic rebuilding support programmes would be inclusive. Financial assistance was the most sought-after assistance and almost all those needing financial assistance preferred to receive it through mobile banking. Social solidarity among the communities is a bright beacon in these trying times as local community initiatives to enforce health protocols and to support those in need were largely reported, especially by ethnic and religious minorities and the rural poor. A targeted survey carried out by the Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac University on marginalised communities in Bangladesh highlights the need for urgent policy responses to mitigate specific challenges posed by the Covid-19 Pandemic on lives and livelihoods. The survey solicited feedback from 1533 households from three categories of economically disadvantaged marginalised population namely – a) Rural Households, b) Urban Slum Dwellers, and c) Ethnic and religious minority communities. Poor female headed households and households having Persons with Disabilities were considered as two crosscutting groups. Topline findings from this survey include: CPJ organized a unique Policy Clinic where a multistakeholder group consisting of academics, researchers, public health experts, bureaucrats, rights activists, journalists and community leaders reviewed and validated the findings.Item Civil society, governance and security dynamics in Rohingya refugee camps(Brac University, 2020-09) Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ), Brac University