Vivid images of an 'invisible' community
To recognize the contribution of the Dalit community of Bangladesh and their resilience, Christian Aid Bangladesh and Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) has jointly organised a solo photography exhibition titled, “Unseen in Our Sight: Dalits in Bangladesh” by renowned photojournalist GMB Akash at La Galerie.
Caste and occupation-based discrimination remains one of the most severe and forgotten human rights abuses of the twenty-first century. Many groups who face this type of discrimination are identified as untouchables and have taken on the identity of Dalits. The majority of Dalit communities live in poverty, experience segregation in various forms, including rigid occupations, have less access to basic amenities and have low levels of education and literacy.
Pierre Mayaudon, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh, inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest while Moni Rani Das, President, Dalit Women's Federation and Shakeb Nabi, Country Director, Christian Aid Bangladesh attended the event as special guests on April 15.
Renowned photojournalist GMB Akash has received more than 100 international awards. His work has been published in many major international publications and he has exhibited at prestigious museums and galleries across the globe.
Christian Aid works with people of all faiths and nationalities in 45 countries across the world to provide practical and effective assistance. The organisation works to promote human rights of the marginalised. Currently, Christian Aid along with partners has a series of programmes on Dalit human rights which address the compound layers of discrimination.
The exhibition, open from 3pm-9pm Monday to Thursday and (9am-12 noon and 5pm-8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, will continue till April 29.
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