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Title: “The Social Status of Widow and Abandoned Women: A Study”
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Researchers: Zakir Hossasin and Mousumi Sarmin
Language: Bangla
Date of Publication: April- 2002
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Synopsis: This study explores lives of and support systems available to the most defenseless and vulnerable widows and abandoned women in Bangladesh. Demystifies the life cycle and presents problems as well as remedies.
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Title: “Establishing Rights and Dignity of Widowed, Abandoned and Divorced Women: A Participatory Action Research”
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Authored: Zakir Hossain and Adel Hasan Chowdhury
Language: Bangla
Date of Publication: July 2005
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Synopsis: In collaboration with Research Initiative Bangladesh, this study demystifies and theoretically analyzes the social issues surrounding the most vulnerable groups of Bangladesh; with particular emphasis placed on people’s legal and human rights.
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Disability: In the Context of the Development of Human Rights Status and Standardized Servicing System
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Researchers: Zakir Hossain, Dr. Altaf Hossain
Date of Publication: June -2001
Language: Bangla
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Synopsis: This research study explores the vulnerability of the physically disabled and handicapped people of Bangladesh and analyzes their awareness of their basic human rights and their difficulties in obtaining support and medicines. The research aims to create an original theoretical platform on the issue via different types of research tools and methodologies. This research also delivers logical recommendations for addressing the problems faced by the disabled in Bangladesh.
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Democratizing the Traditional Mediation (Shalish) System: An Action Research
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Researcher: Zakir Hossain
Date of Publication: September 2000
Language: English
Price: Tk.100; US $2
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Synopsis: Dynamic action research on improving the Shalish system in Bangladesh in order to ensure equal rights for all, stop discrimination against the underprivileged, make decision-making procedures more participatory, and establish a democratic and stable alternative dispute resolution system. The Damodorpur, Badarganj and Rangpur districts were the areas studied. Author explores the factors hindering peace and the few lessons learned on strengthening democracy at the local level that are vital to increasing fulfillment and acceptance among the policy makers for promoting good governance.
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