Pluralism

Inclusive society through pluralism is part of IID’s core vision and values. IID approaches pluralism both as mainstreamed and standalone initiatives.

Works on Pluralism

Harnessing the Power of Play in Learning through the Teacher RePlay Tool

April 29, 2024

“We emphasize learning through play, as it contributes to the psychological development of children, which will help them become quality citizens.” Sakila Yesmin, Senior Lecturer and Research Lead, BRAC IED…

Navigating change: Unpacking the big questions in education

April 24, 2024

This moment in Bangladesh’s educational journey underscores the importance of inclusivity, technology, and adaptability. Md. Abdul Malek, Md. Zarif Rahman, Maliha Munawara Mamun, and Md. Ahsan Nahiyan This article was…

Tech Startups Face Uncertain Future as Tax Exemption Nears Expiry

April 24, 2024

The expiration of the income tax exemption for the software and information technology service sector is set for June this year. If the National Board of Revenue does not extend…

Creating Inclusive and Accessible Events: A Toolkit

April 23, 2024

“Creating Inclusive and Accessible Events: A Toolkit” by IID equips event organizers with strategies to ensure events are welcoming and accessible to individuals with disabilities. It covers legal awareness, early…

Diversity in Art Spotlighted at International Disability Art Festival 2024 Press Conference

April 21, 2024

The press conference for the International Disability Art Festival (IDAF) 2024 was held at Dhaka Reporters Unity in Shegunbagicha, Dhaka. IID, the British Council, and Dhaka Theatre jointly organized the…

Why Are Our Current Approaches Failing to Eradicate Child Marriage?

April 20, 2024

Syeed Ahamed, CEO of IID This article was originally published in The Daily Star on April 19, 2024. In the background of the child marriage problem lies a stark paradox—the…

From ivory towers to town halls: The role of dialogue in making social research matter

March 28, 2024

MD. Zarif Rahman, Research Associate, IID In the realm of scientific inquiry, the tangible outcomes of laboratory research often overshadow the subtler, yet profound impacts of social research. Oscar-winning films…

Policy Camp 2022: Breaking Barriers and Building Connections

September 22, 2022

Youth for Policy’s (YfP) flagship program Policy Camp was organized at Jashore, Khulna from 16th to 21st September 2022. Policy Champions from across Bangladesh came together for 6 days of…

Disability arts to revolutionise society’s perception on disability

October 24, 2021

Disability arts can ignite a social revolution by challenging the dominant perception of disability and by bringing persons of disabilities closer to the wider society. Historically disability has been stigmatised…

Stakeholders to promote Disability arts

June 23, 2021

While disability arts are tools towards attaining an inclusive society, relevant stakeholders must come forward, in partnership, to support, provide fund and create disability friendly policies so that persons with…

I never thought I will bring positive change in advocacy at such a young age

March 30, 2020

I began my journey with IID’s Youth for Policy initiative through Policy Camp 2018. The workshop was a stepping-stone for me to get involved in policy advocacy work as a…

The Gender and Social Inclusion training made me gender sensitive

March 30, 2020

My journey with Youth for Policy and IID started by taking part in the Policy Camp 2018 in Jashore. Before that I was not aware of how policies and laws…

IID pledges for equality through ‘Each for Equal’ campaign

March 9, 2020

An equal world is a better world!

IID celebrates International Woman’s Day by introducing menstruation leave

March 8, 2020

IID celebrates International Woman’s Day 2020 by introducing menstruation leave for female colleagues. It is essential to address women’s most common reproductive health issue, particular since it’s a taboo to…

Should Disability Art be considered just art?

December 12, 2019

How should we define disability and its relation to art? How can we include more artists with disabilities in mainstream art? These were the issues explored and critically discussed by…

Disability art dare to make a difference in the mainstream

December 11, 2019

Disability art is art. Whether it is poems or painting or music or comedy or theatre, it is seriously intentioned creative work and made with some sort of aesthetic purpose.…