© BLAST Bangladesh Legal Aid and Service Trust (BLAST), Bangladesch The Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) is a non-profit organization that provides free legal aid and services to marginalized and disadvantaged communities in Bangladesh. The aim is to promote social justice and human rights for all. In addition, BLAST provides access to remedies and alternative dispute resolution. BLAST also conducts strategic court proceedings to advocate for legal and political reforms. The BLAST website can be found at: https://blast.org.bd/ How FEMNET works with BLAST In July 2023, FEMNET, together with the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Service Trust (BLAST), launched a three-year project to develop a legal aid app for garment workers. The app provides easy and low-threshold access to information on labour and human rights. According to BLAST, over 80% of workers have access to a smartphone. The app Sromik Jigaysha ("Workers' Queries") also offers a complaint channel, which can be reached via messenger services or e-mail, for example. In addition, there is the possibility to contact BLAST directly for legal help and advice. Around 5,000 workers are expected to benefit from the project. Topics in cooperation with FEMNET App for Legal Literacy/Aid Country information Bangladesh back
