Gender Equality
Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment for inclusive development
Introduction
Women constitute nearly half of Bangladesh's population; yet their access to political, economic, and social spheres has historically been constrained by deep-rooted social, religious, and cultural barriers. While progress has been made over recent decades, structural inequalities continue to limit women's meaningful participation in governance and decision-making processes.
The introduction of reserved parliamentary seats in Bangladesh was a significant step toward inclusion. However, indirect elections and limited nominations for women in general seats have often confined women to symbolic roles rather than enabling substantive representation.
Khan Foundation recognizes that genuine empowerment requires structural reform, equal nomination opportunities within political systems, and sustained gender mainstreaming at community levels. The Foundation works to promote inclusive governance, strengthen women's leadership, and transform discriminatory norms at national and grassroots levels to ensure women become equal and effective partners in shaping the nation's future.
Programmes
Gender Equality
Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment for inclusive development
Women constitute nearly half of Bangladesh's population; yet their access to political, economic, and social spheres has historically been constrained by deep-rooted social, religious, and cultural barriers. While progress has been made over recent decades, structural inequalities continue to limit women's meaningful participation in governance and decision-making processes.
The introduction of reserved parliamentary seats in Bangladesh was a significant step toward inclusion. However, indirect elections and limited nominations for women in general seats have often confined women to symbolic roles rather than enabling substantive representation.
Khan Foundation recognizes that genuine empowerment requires structural reform, equal nomination opportunities within political systems, and sustained gender mainstreaming at community levels. The Foundation works to promote inclusive governance, strengthen women's leadership, and transform discriminatory norms at national and grassroots levels to ensure women become equal and effective partners in shaping the nation's future.