Capacity Development

Organisational Workshops on GBV, Policies and Feminist Leadership Building

In 2020, Bonhishikha developed a Training of Trainers module for UN Women in Bangladesh on Preventing Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority and carried out virtual training sessions for all gender focal points at UN agencies in Bangladesh . The module development was a consultancy for UN Women, where the needs assessment and module development took place over the course of 2020. The online training sessions were conducted in December 2020. 

In March 2020, Bonhishikha in collaboration with Leaping Boundaries conducted training sessions with teachers from different Madrasas (Islamic schools) from Dhaka. The sessions focused on, highlighting the need for Sexual Harassment Policies in all educational institutions.

In 2024, Bonhishikha conducted needs assessments, reviewed existing knowledge, and compiled a comprehensive module on building feminist leadership for PIB staff. The module focused on understanding power dynamics, diverse identities, inclusion, feminist principles, and fostering a culture of care within organisations. This initiative aimed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, promote self-awareness, and challenge both institutional and personal biases related to gender equality, ultimately creating a truly inclusive and transformative work environment.