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Published : 19 Jun 2026, 09:28 AM
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called for stronger international action to protect civilians, uphold international humanitarian law and sustain support for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
She made the call at a high-level panel of the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Thursday, according to a media statement issued by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York.
The state minister urged “accountability for violations of international humanitarian law, greater investment in conflict prevention and stronger coordination among humanitarian, peace and development actors”.
She also pointed to the critical role of women in peacebuilding and humanitarian operations, while voicing concern over the growing impact of digital harassment, disinformation and cyber abuse targeting women and girls.
As per the press note, Shama renewed her call for a global platform to address technology-enabled violence against women.
She also expressed concern over funding cuts affecting Rohingya women and girls and reiterated that the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar remains the “only sustainable solution” to the crisis.
On the sidelines of the event, she met with Nguyen Minh Vu, deputy minister of foreign affairs of Vietnam, and discussed issues of mutual interest, the statement said.
