The International Chamber of Commerce - Bangladesh (ICC-B) and UNICEF launched a new partnership to addressthe challenges impacting children in Bangladesh and reinforce a shared commitment towards the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The two organizations have officially joined forces to promote children’s rights and well-being in Bangladesh and strengthen cooperation efforts toachieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
During the launch event, ICC Bangladesh President, Mahbubur Rahman and UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh Sheldon Yett signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing to work together to leverage expertise, mobilize resources, and collaborate to protect and promote children’s rights in Bangladesh, including during emergencies and disasters.
“Children in Bangladesh are buffeted by multiple simultaneous crises. Approximately one in three children in Bangladesh, nearly 20 million children, for example, are affected by the direct impact of climate change,” said Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh.
