Nari Maitree and CORE Group, USA Join Forces to Advocate for Safe Supported Health Workers campaign

Nari Maitree, in collaboration with CORE Group, USA, is proud to announce its participation in the #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers campaign, coinciding with World Health Worker Week (April 1-7) and World Health Day (April 7).

The campaign, driven by the Frontline Health Workers Coalition of USA, aims to amplify the global call for greater funding and faster implementation of commitments to protect and support health workers. As part of this initiative, Nari Maitree and CORE Group, USA, are leveraging various social media platforms to advocate for the safety and well-being of health workers worldwide.

"We recognize the invaluable contributions of health workers, especially amidst the ongoing pandemic," said Shaheen Akter Dolly, Executive Director of Nari Maitree. "This campaign serves as a platform to amplify their voices and advocate for tangible actions to support their critical role in healthcare systems."

The #SafeSupportedHealthWorkers campaign seeks to influence policymakers and decision-makers to translate policies and promises into long-term investments in the health workforce and integration within health systems. Through strategic advocacy efforts, Nari Maitree and CORE Group, USA, aim to drive meaningful change and ensure the safety and well-being of health workers remain a top priority.

"We believe that by uniting advocates, practitioners, and communities, we can effectuate positive change in supporting health workers," stated Ms. Sophia Ladha, Project Manager at CORE Group, USA.

"Together, we are committed to driving greater awareness and action towards safeguarding the health workforce."

The campaign has already reached various stakeholders, including ministers of finance, health, and education, government officials, multilateral leaders, donors, health workers, academic institutions, and the media. With over 500,000 people reached both locally and globally, the campaign continues to gain momentum.

In addition to its advocacy efforts, Nari Maitree remains committed to its mission of strengthening community-based solutions to sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) challenges in Cox's Bazar. Collaborating with government of Bangladesh, WHO, IOM, UNHCR, Save the Children, and other civil society organizations, Nari Maitree is working to enhance gender transformation, quality of care, and health equity for FDMN and host communities.