The national inception workshop of the project ‘Improving indigenous and tribal peoples’ access to justice and development through community-based monitoring’ (popularly known as ‘Indigenous Navigator’) was held in Dhaka from July 26-27, 2017.The project is supported by European Union (EU) and jointly implementing by International Labor Organization (ILO) and Kapaeeng Foundation in Bangladesh. Around forty […]
Discussion meeting urges the government The Government of Bangladesh should engage indigenous peoples including indigenous women across the country in implementing and reviewing the progress of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Unlike the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the visibility of indigenous peoples in implementation of SDGs should be ensured to make its agenda “Leave […]
Discussion in Dhaka urges government The discussants urged the government to implement the UPR recommendations related to indigenous peoples by May 2018. The discussion meeting titled “Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh” was organized by the Coalition of Indigenous Peoples Organizations on UPR at the Daily Star Centre in […]
The 16th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues The UN Headquarters, New York, 24 April-5 May 2017 Agenda Item- 4: Implementation of the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. By Bablu Chakma (email: [email protected]), Kapaeeng Foundation (email: […]
reveals fact-finding mission of eminent citizen The population of the Rakhaine people of two southern coastal districts – Patuakhali and Borguna – have gone down to as low as five percent over past few decades as a result of rampant land grabbing and persecution. This deplorable picture was revealed in a press conference organized on […]
September 13th, 2014 
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Second National Indigenous Women Conference was held at CBCB Centre in Dhaka on September 6-7, 2014.The two-day long national conference was jointly organised by Bangladesh Indigenous Women’s Network (BIWN) and Kapaeeng Foundation in co-operation with Oxfam and European Union with the titled ‘Strengthen Unity and Solidarity for Establishing of the Rights of Indigenous Women’.
August 19th, 2014 KapaeengUser 
On 11 August 2014, Kapaeeng Foundation organized a discussion meeting on “Second International Decade and Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh” at National Museum auditorium in Dhaka. The meeting was organized to celebrate the occasion of International Indigenous Peoples Day 2014 with the support of European Union and Oxfam.
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On 9-10 July 2014, Kapaeeng Foundation (KF), along with Wicklife Syiem Jubo Sangha and Tribal Welfare Association,organized a two day long “Training on Basic Human Rights and Universal Periodic Review” at Jagot Jyoti Pathagar in Sunamganj town.The training was organized to build awareness and enhance the capabilities on basic human rights. A total of 21 indigenous people with diverse working background, belonging to Banai, Garo, Hajong, Monipuri and Khasi indigenous groups attended this training programme.
May 23rd, 2014 KapaeengUser 
On 21May 2014, regional launching of “Human Rights Report 2013 on Indigenous Peoples in Bangladesh” of Kapaeeng Foundation (KF) was held at the District Council Auditorium, Sylhet. The regional launching event was supported by Oxfam and European Union, the organizations which also supported the publication of the report.
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New York: May 19, 2014. Kapaeeng Foundation, International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHTC), International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), and Shimin Gaikou Centre organized an event titled “Marginalization and Impunity: Violence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh” during the 13th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the UN FF building in New York.
April 10th, 2014 KapaeengUser 
Leaders of Bangladesh Indigenous Women’s Network (BIWN) voiced to prevent alarming violence against indigenous women and girls and also demanded for ensuring punishment of perpetrators to ensure access to justice of indigenous women.
April 2nd, 2014 KapaeengUser 
On 24-25 March 2014, Kapaeeng Foundation, Bangladesh Indigenous Women’s Network (BIWN) and Jatiya Adivasi Parishad organized a two day long “Women Leadership training on Basic Human Rights and Women Rights” at TMSS training centre in Bogra.The training was organized to build leadership skills and knowledge of indigenous women’s rights focusing on basic human rights and women rights. A total of 27 indigenous women belonging to Santal, Oraon, Munda, Mahato, Singh, Rajowar, Fulmali and Rabidas indigenous communities were participated in the training.
