USAID’S Women Thrive In Bangladesh Activity

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Project Synopsis

The Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) sector is yet to emerge as a compliance sector for its women workers in standards of decent work. From this activity’s baseline study, it was found that only 3% of women workers are enjoying better employment opportunities at their workplace. Besides, 19% of the women workers expressed their willingness to undertake higher roles, whereas roughly 80–90% of Bangladesh's labor force is employed in the informal sector.

In these circumstances, this USAID’s Thrive Activity came up as a response to multiple forms of gender discrimination that constrain women workers from realizing their full economic potential. Women workers face barriers such as negative social perception of their entrepreneur roles; their competing responsibilities for household work; having a lack of capital, job-related skills, financial literacy; and they are often subject to sexual harassment. The impact of COVID-19 makes them even more vulnerable in terms of increased stress and Gender-based Violence (GBV), as well as economic hardship and uncertainty.

Projects Coverage

Achievements and Milestones

A total of 908,750 women and partly men reached directly and indirectly

Husna Ara's Story

It was not easy to get a job due to her disability. But after searching a lot, she finally got a job in the Islampur Norp factory. When she joined the factory, she didn't like the environment because the factory supervisor used abusive language. But she could never protest because of the fear of losing her job. She used to cry a lot, but there was nothing to do. Physically challenged Husna Ara came to Gazipur with her husband for a job.

“Previously, I felt very shy and unable to talk with people. After participating in EKATA WFS activities, I feel inspired and motivated, I took part in various sessions, including group discussions and role-play, and learned about labor laws, and the right to be united. Later, I became a member of the worker’s federation”, said Husna Ara.

Publications by this project

Title Date File Type Download Here
Youth labor market assessment USAID Bijoyee activity 11 Nov, 2024 Available in PDF Format | Size : 6.79 MB Read and download PDF file
Policy Brief On Evidence Of Priorities, Nature, & Size Of Government & Donors' Investment In Girls’ Priorities and SDG-5 27 Sep, 2023 Available in PDF Format | Size : 162.28 KB Read and download PDF file
Resource Brief About Theoretical Overview On Social Norms 22 Dec, 2021 Available in PDF Format | Size : 126.32 MB Read and download PDF file
The ILO Convention: Opportunity For Change 26 Jun, 2019 Available in PDF Format | Size : 2.86 MB Read and download PDF file
Briefing Paper On Ending Violence And Harassment In The World Of Work 28 May, 2018 Available in PDF Format | Size : 144.02 KB Read and download PDF file
Situation Analysis On Financial Inclusion For Female RMG Workers 8 May, 2017 Available in PDF Format | Size : 3.96 MB Read and download PDF file
CARE Pathways Baseline Summary Report 23 Oct, 2013 Available in PDF Format | Size : 2.62 MB Read and download PDF file
An Unprecedented Study Measuring Women's Empowerment 15 Mar, 2013 Available in PDF Format | Size : 3.80 MB Read and download PDF file
Strategic Impact Inquiry Report - Nijeder Janyia Nijera (We For Ourselves) 10 Feb, 2013 Available in PDF Format | Size : 1.09 MB Read and download PDF file
Engaging Men Initiative Brochure 9 Feb, 2013 Available in PDF Format | Size : 351.01 KB Read and download PDF file