Bangladeshi Ovibashi Mohila Sramik Association (BOMSA) aims to unite and protect the welfare of female migrants of Bangladesh. Founded and operated by returned women migrant workers. It is completely a non political, non profitable social welfare association. BOMSA has been working with internal and external women migrants since 1998 to ensure the protection of migrants’ rights. At that time it was the only voice for female migrants in Bangladesh. BOMSA has been registered with Department of Women’s Affairs, Government of Bangladesh DWA Registration no. Jesbikka/ Dhaka/250, NGO Bureau Reg. No. 1920. BOMSA is operational in eleven districts. Our work continues to shape the lives of many women, who battle against the odds in foreign lands by offering both pre and post departure support and training.
Activities
Women’s rights are still violated and neglected in our society in many ways including, both the socio-economic and development context. This is why BOMSA believes that advocacy must continue to be addressed with government officials, recruiting agencies and the local elite. This process will ensure women participate in bringing about changes in decision making processes, policy and ultimately safe migration.
Capacity Building
Increase the numbers of members and encourage/enable them to take an active part in the development of BOMSA.
Develop an active Forum for women migrants.
Develop the network and skills of Peer Leaders.
Develop the Livelihood Programme for the socialisation of returnee victim migrant workers
Women’s rights are still violated and neglected in our society in many ways including, both the socio-economic and development context. This is why BOMSA believes that advocacy must continue to be addressed with government officials, recruiting agencies and the local elite. This process will ensure women participate in bringing about changes in decision making processes, policy and ultimately safe migration.