Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the concerned ministries and departments to promptly implement the actionable recommendations of the Women's Affairs Reform Commission to eliminate discrimination against women.
He issued this directive after receiving the Commission’s report at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday.
"The recommendations that can be implemented immediately should be carried out by us. Through this initiative, we should be able to set an example for other countries. Girls around the world are watching this—they will examine it, be inspired by it. Women in other countries are also serious about this," said the chief adviser.
He added: "This is not just a women's issue—it is a national issue. The report will be printed and distributed in the form of a book, like a textbook. It should not be confined to government offices; it must be made accessible to the public."
Professor Yunus also said that the recommendations of the Women’s Reform Commission will be presented to political parties through the National Consensus Commission.
Shirin Parveen Haque, chairperson of the Women’s Reform Commission, said: “In memory of those who lost their lives in July, we wanted to do something meaningful for the people and for society.”
She mentioned that the recommendations have been divided into three categories: those that can be implemented by the current government, those that can be addressed by the next elected government, and a separate section highlighting the hopes and aspirations of the women’s movement.
The Reform Commission has proposed reforms in 15 key areas.
