ABOUT US
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Who we are
The Bangladesh Land Rights Network (BLRN) began its journey in 2014 with the launch of the “National Engagement Strategy (NES),” a four-year plan designed to address crucial issues in land governance in Bangladesh. The NES\BLRN focused on practical strategies and priorities for the International Land Coalition (ILC) and its partners to improve land access and resource rights for marginalized communities. Through this approach, BLRN identified six key focus areas, each aligned with the ILC’s ten commitments to people-centered land governance. BLRN is a multi-stakeholder platform led by national actors committed to addressing the complexities of land governance in Bangladesh. It connected with the ILC’s commitments as a guiding framework, prioritizing inclusivity, transparency, and fairness in land governance to support those most affected by land rights challenges.
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Vision
A Just Society Where Participatory Democracy, People Centered Land Governance, equal access to and securing land rights are ensured. (Free from poverty, inequalities and corruption as well.)
Mission
Building united resistance of the powerless people through people’s organization from the grassroot to the consistency level power shift.
Goal
The overarching goal of NLC Bangladesh, BLRN is to secure access to and control over land, water, and forests for marginalized communities such as the landless, Indigenous Peoples (IPs), women, and other marginalized groups. This primary goal has is a result of series of consultation and validation with both ILC members and their network, allies including with broader CSOs.
What we do
The Bangladesh Land Rights Network (BLRN) actively engages in advocacy to strengthen land rights protections and collaborates with government bodies to promote policies that ensure equitable access to land for all citizens. BLRN identifies and addresses the impact of corrupt practices on citizens’ land rights, helping to foster transparency and accountability. The BLRN focuses particularly on indigenous peoples, small ethnic groups, and tribal communities to ensure they have access to land. To raise public awareness and build momentum around land and environmental rights, BLRN collaborates with media outlets to publish articles, organize press conferences, and utilize social media to reach a broad audience.
Where we work
The NLC/BLRN serves as a collaborative platform involving multiple stakeholders aiming to expand innovative approaches both locally and nationally. This involves participation from ILC and non-ILC members, including Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) organizations, rights-based movements, women-led groups, and various stakeholders concerned about land issues. The platform works towards specific objectives outlined and translated into various activities. With a focus on direct implementation, particularly at the local level, effective coordination and synergy among different levels are essential to effectively contribute to these shared objectives. ILC currently has Six NGO members in Bangladesh: