BHWA conducted a 2-day Workshop on Homebased Workers

BHWA conducted a 2-day Workshop on Homebased Workers and National Policy in Dhaka on 25th-26th January 2003. Its theme was to devise a mechanism to frame a National Policy on homebased workers. Various aspects of organization, marketing and training were discussed and debated. A few major areas that needed attention were identified.

>> A major improvement is required in government attitude and support for the cause of Homebased workers.

>> There is a need to identify and organize all homebased workers in the country for more efficient sharing of resources and benefits.

>> Memorandum drafted for Labor Ministry to finalize National Policy as soon as possible.
Bangladesh delegates at the BHWA Auditorium in Dhaka. The meeting demanded trade union rights for HBWs, inclusion of HBWs in the Labour code being finalized and provision of state facilities for the Homeworkers. Leaders of different organizations in the country who are part of the HomeNet network took part in the meeting. This meeting also passed draft proposals for the activities to be conducted in the forthcoming year.

III. On 26th April, BHWA organized an information seminar on DRY FLOWERS AND EXTRA INCOME. Ms. Rina Rehman, a training teacher on this subject and a member of BHWA gave a lecture to all the participants. She also gave a demonstration of the process of making these products and how this knowledge can help women improve their status and become a financially independent and self-sufficient individual.