Hasina urges world leaders to help end Ukraine-Russia war
Bangladesh's Premier Sheikh Hasina has urged world leaders to help end the Russia-Ukraine war_ stating that any crisis can be resolved through dialogue and political discussions.
PM Sheikh Hasina addressed a programme titled 'International Women Peace and Security Seminar 2022'_ held at Dhaka Cantonment's Army Multipurpose Complex on Monday.
I am glad to know that the participants will interact with the Rohingya_ forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals from Rakhine state. We have given them shelter on humanitarian grounds. We could understand their plights and miseries as we had to undergo similar experiences and shocks during our War of Liberation in 1971_ added Bangladesh PM.
The interactive session will be a great experience for the participants to understand the victims of war and conflict_ PM said.
'It is beyond question that women are the most vulnerable section of society. They suffer from various forms of violence_ malnutrition_ illiteracy and other basic needs.'
Their plights multiply during any conflict and disaster_ Sheikh Hasina said. 'To address the peace and security issues of women_ the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution number 1_325 which established the Women Peace and Security agenda. Bangladesh is proud to be part of formulating the resolution.'
Bangladesh is a role model for women's participation in peacekeeping_ peace-building_ disaster management_ and preventing violent extremism_ Prime Minister Hasina said.
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