Gwyn Lewis

Gwyn Lewis

Gwyn Lewi is the UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh.

Miles to go 30 years after Beijing Declaration

The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.

1w ago

Why police transformation is critical for Bangladesh

Police reform demands lasting, transformative that penetrates deeply into the core of police culture, behavior, structure, and laws.

1m ago

Bangladesh and the UN’s 50 years of partnership

Engaging young people and giving voice to their aspirations has long been a priority for the UN.

1m ago

The most pervasive human rights violation

Addressing the urgency in Bangladesh during the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence: a call for legal reforms, societal transformation, survivor-centric care, and support for women's organizations

1y ago

The ‘original pandemic’ of violence against women continues unabated

This week, a report issued by Bangladesh Mahila Parishad outlines the brutal reality: almost 300 women reported different types of abuse just in the last six months.

2y ago
December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

Miles to go 30 years after Beijing Declaration

The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

Why police transformation is critical for Bangladesh

Police reform demands lasting, transformative that penetrates deeply into the core of police culture, behavior, structure, and laws.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Bangladesh and the UN’s 50 years of partnership

Engaging young people and giving voice to their aspirations has long been a priority for the UN.

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023

The most pervasive human rights violation

Addressing the urgency in Bangladesh during the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence: a call for legal reforms, societal transformation, survivor-centric care, and support for women's organizations

July 11, 2022
July 11, 2022

The ‘original pandemic’ of violence against women continues unabated

This week, a report issued by Bangladesh Mahila Parishad outlines the brutal reality: almost 300 women reported different types of abuse just in the last six months.