National Policy Dialogue: Ending Violence Against Street-Connected Children in Bangladesh

Global Street Connect invites you to a Multi-Stakeholder Policy Dialogue on Street Children.

Date: July 22, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Venue: The National Press Club, Dhaka

Join policymakers, civil society leaders, researchers, legal experts, media professionals, and advocates for a crucial high-level forum. This dialogue will address the urgent issue of violence against street-connected children in Bangladesh and work towards actionable, consensus-driven policy recommendations.

The event is designed to bridge the gap between national child protection strategies and the on-the-ground realities faced by vulnerable children. We will foster a multi-stakeholder conversation to build a more effective, collaborative, and child-centered protection system.

Core Discussion Themes:
Strengthening legal and policy frameworks to protect street-connected children from violence and exploitation.
Addressing the mental health impact of systemic trauma and building robust psychosocial support systems.
Utilizing data and research to inform evidence-based policy and programming.
Fostering effective collaboration between government agencies, NGOs, communities, and academia.
Ensuring the meaningful participation of children in the decisions that affect their lives.

Featured Speakers and Contributors Include:
Dr. Hasan Reza, Social Scientist, Global Street Connect, presenting groundbreaking national research on violence against street-connected children.
Dr. Sharif Haider, The Open University, UK, providing expert analysis on trauma and mental health support frameworks.
Mr. Abdus Samad, moderating the inclusive, multi-sector dialogue.
Lived Experience Testimonies from individuals with direct experience of street life, offering vital insights to shape policy.

Objectives & Expected Outcomes:
This dialogue aims to produce a clear set of priority recommendations for government bodies, NGOs, and national partners. Expected outcomes include actionable steps on legal reform, integrated service provision, child-participatory approaches, and enhanced inter-agency coordination.

Who Should Attend?
Representatives from government ministries (Social Welfare, Health, Education, Law), UN agencies, national and international NGOs, legal professionals, academics, journalists, and community leaders are strongly encouraged to participate.

This event is part of Global Street Connect’s 2025 Week of Action in Dhaka, a series of engagements dedicated to advancing protection, health, and rights for street-connected children.

Let’s move from discussion to decisive action. Join us to help build a safer future for every child.