ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Among others Hon'ble Foriegn Minister Dr. Diopu Moni in a Consultative Workshop on "Rights of Migratory workers in Bangladesh " Honorary Member Aroma Dutta Presenting a keynote paper in a consultative workshop on Strategic Plan workshops held in 10 districts across the country to obtain feedback from a wide range of stakeholder groups. More than 1,000 participants attended the workshops which raised awareness about the mandates of the NHRC and its vision for establishing a human rights culture in Bangladesh. The consultative process provided the NHRC with a scope for improving its plan by incorporating the perspectives and opinions of a variety of groups and individuals concerned with human rights. The workshops also acted as a catalyst for identifying human rights organizations with whom the NHRC can Full Time Member Kazi Reazul Hoque at a Consultation workshop on building Human Rights culture in Bangladesh collaborate. In addition, the process helped to disseminate information about the NHRC’s existence and its mission to promote and protect human rights throughout the country. The ten workshops were held at various venues in Dhaka and five other districts, and focused on different human rights thematic areas as a basis for discussion and feedback: (See Table B) Honorary Member Selina Hossain in a Consultative workshop in Sylhet 52 Appendix 3 of the report presents a chart listing the ten programmes, including venues, participating Commissioners and honored

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