UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders arrives in Dhaka today (February 3) for a three-day visit.
During her visit to Bangladesh, Sanders will engage with senior officials and advisers from the Interim Government on issues of justice, accountability, and human rights. Sanders will also deliver a seminar on human rights at the University of Dhaka and visit Cox's Bazar to oversee UK-funded initiatives in the Rohingya refugee camps, including food distribution, female health and education programs, and LPG distribution. Additionally, she is set to announce new UK funding for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to support accountability efforts for human rights violations, according to a statement from the UK High Commission.
Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders said, "The UK strongly supports the Interim Government's work to advance sustainable, long-term reforms which are grounded in respect for human rights, as well as growth.
"Through my visit, we hope further to strengthen UK-Bangladesh collaboration on a range of priority issues such as accountability and justice, freedom of religion or belief, media freedom, gender equality, and labour rights. We will also consolidate our multilateral partnership with Bangladesh – an important current member of the UN Human Rights Council," she added.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke Said, "I am pleased to welcome UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders to Bangladesh. This visit is another illustration of the UK's deep friendship with Bangladesh and longstanding commitment to help create a more prosperous and democratic future for the people of Bangladesh."
Bd-Pratidin English/ARK
