Arefeen Ahmed

October 13, 2019
Published by Arefeen Ahmed at Oct 13 2019
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climate, crisis, education, equality, health, skills

Tackling the mental health crisis during a disaster

Bangladesh is the eighth worst affected country in the world in terms of natural disasters. Between 2008 and 2017, approximately 37 million people were affected.
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November 1, 2018
Published by Arefeen Ahmed at Nov 01 2018
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climate, crisis

Resilience in the time of disaster

Disasters cost the global economy USD 520 billion and push 26 million people into poverty every year, according to World Bank estimates.
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June 14, 2018
Published by Arefeen Ahmed at Jun 14 2018
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climate, crisis, equality

Leaving no one behind: Disability-inclusive disaster risk management

In the last decade, disasters have cost the global economy USD 520 billion and pushed 26 million people into poverty. Certain groups, such as people with disabilities, have historically been disproportionately affected by natural hazards.
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July 7, 2013
Published by Arefeen Ahmed at Jul 07 2013
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equality

Legal literacy: From pedagogy to reality

An innovative approach to legal and human rights education targeting grassroots communities across Bangladesh was recently developed by BRAC’s Human Rights and Legal Aid Services (HRLS) programme. This effort is steered by BRAC’s continuous journey to improve its existing services and ensure positive impact on human development activities.
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