ZEproject is a collaborative initiative that strives to empower diverse gender individuals offering equal opportunities and consideration in the global work force.
Did you know?
Only 10% of the countries in the world have already allowed people
to amend their gender to a legalized non-binary or third gender identification on their passport.
Bangladesh is one of them 🇧🇩.
But beside that recognition, Hijras, Transgenders, Intersex and all LGBTQIA+ community are still systematically excluded from mainstream job market, as a result they are beeing deprived from all basic human rights.
ZeProject is working to address these unheard needs.
Although the pronoun « ze » tends to be thought of as gender neutral (and many people find pronouns to be an important affirmation of identity), a person who goes by « ze » could actually be a man, a woman, both, neither, or something else entirely.
Our missions are
To bring awareness on diverse gender identities and facilitate their inclusion in society
To do skills mapping, promote training and self development into this precise community
To encourage recruitment of diverse gender individuals and make them considered as equal in the global work force.
To expand those goals worldwide.
Latest news
Going hand in hand to accomplish integrating gender diversity at workplaces!
Going hand in hand to accomplish integrating gender diversity at workplaces! A major focus of the ZE Project is to "Leave no one behind" (LNOB) which showcases the central and transformative agenda of 2023’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is unfortunate that the Hijra, transgender, and gender diverse communities are…
Moumita Hiya completed ToT on « Gender Diversity » and took responsibility as a trainer in Rangpur
Moumita Hiya completed ToT on "Gender Diversity" and took responsibility as a trainer in Rangpur The ZE Project has always thought about promoting gender diversity and creating our own resources based on context. The ZE project also utilizes existing knowledge in better ways. There was a nine-month plan to…
Exploring the economic rights of the gender diverse community in a competitive Job Market
Exploring the economic rights of the gender diverse community in a competitive Job Market Employers are always looking for highly skilled and professionally skilled people to help grow their companies. While hiring they also keep the traditional gender sensitivity in mind. So, people from gender diverse communities are most of…
Awareness session – French School
ZE Project organized an awareness session at the French School of Dhaka for the students. An awareness session took place at the French School of Dhaka on May 14, 2023. There, we discussed the distinction between gender and sex, as well as provided various examples in today's and past's…
8th CV and skills mapping workshop
A CV-making and skills-mapping workshop took place in collaboration with Jessore CBOs. Ze Project is trying to reach out to the communities that get less opportunities in the sub-district and union levels. We realized as most of the organizations work under the city corporations which creates fewer opportunities for the…
7th CV and skills mapping workshop
7th CV and skills mapping workshop with the transgender men was about the current challenges and possibilities concerning the existing Employability options: Over the last three years, the ZE Project has raised awareness amongst both employees and employers about the importance of including a gender diverse community at work…
Transgender students expect high education abroad: findings of the 6th CV and skill mapping workshop
Title: Hijra and transgender students expect high education abroad: findings of the 6th CV and skill mapping workshop Hijra and transgender students showed interest in getting higher education abroad. They also required assistance with getting soft skill development. According to this discussion held on April 28, 2023, during a CV…
The second gender awareness session was completed with the students of LEF for Life.
The second gender awareness session was completed with the students of LEF for Life. Young girls are consistently denied access to social and personal education. They live with incorrect assumptions about the biological body and social gender because they lack understanding and access to information. Girls are unable to develop…
Emotional Story of a Transwoman | The Journey to Self-Acceptance, Breaking Down Barriers
"Discover the diverse and complex world of transgender individuals in our latest podcast episode. Join us as we break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the resilience of the community."
20 lac Taka was given to the Bangabazar owners by the Hijra community
20 lac Taka was given to the Bangabazar owners by the Hijra community On the dawn of April 4th, a massive fire broke out in Bangabazar's clothing market in Dhaka. Five days later, embers and ashes still cover the rubbles. But the Hijras did not remain unmoved. Yesterday, the Hijra…
Only 10% of the countries in the world have already allowed people
to amend their gender to a legalized non-binary or third gender identification on their passport.
Bangladesh is one of them 🇧🇩.
But beside that recognition, Hijras, Transgenders, Intersex and all LGBTQIA+ community are still systematically excluded from mainstream job market, as a result they are beeing deprived from all basic human rights.
ZeProject is working to address these unheard needs.
Although the pronoun « ze » tends to be thought of as gender neutral (and many people find pronouns to be an important affirmation of identity), a person who goes by « ze » could actually be a man, a woman, both, neither, or something else entirely.
THE UNITED NATIONS STATEMENTS
» If we are to achieve faster global progress towards equality for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and intersex people, businesses will not only have to meet their human rights responsibilities, they must become active agents of change «
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“Third gender community is as unique and as normal as any other constituent of the modern society but for a variety of reasons they are being deprived of social, economical, financial and legal rights. This marginality is a road block in the holistic development of our society. Let’s resolve now to reinstate the rights and dignity in the larger interest of the humanity.”
UNPD
a call from the Third Gender Cell at JJK Chhattisgarh
OUR AIMS ARE
DIVERSE GENDER
COMPANIES
Inclusion
Throught ZEproject, companies consider diverse gender as potential employees respecting their identity.
Management systems
Through ZEproject, factories adopt policies and practices that create inclusive workplaces.
Self-Esteem
Through ZEproject, diverse gender strengthen their confidence and sense of self-worth to take charge of their lives
Innovating workplace
Companies considering the diversity among their workforce, attract more and bring loyalty.
Pride
Through ZEproject the companies will reflect their open mind, tolerance and humanity.
LOCAL NGO’S PARTNERS
Bringing together business entities and local NGO,
Zeproject drives impact for diverse gender and companies
via workplace-based awareness and tolerance on gender identity.
Bandhu Social Welfare Society
Bandhu Social Welfare Society (Bandhu) is formally registered with Ministry of Social welfare and NGO Affairs Bureau since July 1997. All activities of the organization are in line with the guidance provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) and Ministry of Social Welfare (MOSW) of the Government of Bangladesh.
Bandhu implements essential Sexual Heath and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) activities including HIV intervention, legal support, capacity building and policy advocacy with an aim to bring positive changes in the lives of thousands of community members by addressing the social, religious, cultural and legal impediments in terms of their rights and freedom.
HOW IT WORKS
Many compliance certifications are covering the gender equality already,but none of them considering all gender.There are also organisations in the world who certified companies “LGBTQI+ friendly”,but not in production countries so far !
NON PROFIT CERTIFICATION
All revenues of the membership will go directly to Local NGO Partner
All support, awareness to the factory will be brought by the Local NGO partner and its community
The NGO will operate an Hotline dedicated to the ZEproject employees to support the company mediation
The local NGO will organize gender identity awareness workshop in members premises
Companies will pay membership Contribution to the NGO’S in exchange of
Awareness of diverse gender identity
3 workshops / Follow ups per year
Support on recruitment, mediation, hotline
Assessment, process and communication
LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT
1 star :
Allies, pay the membership but the structure is too small or no diverse gender are qualified for the offered jobs.
2 stars :
Active recruitment, ostensible communication on ZEproject participation.
3 stars :
Successful employment of diverse gender person and adaptation of the workplace facilities are running.
4 stars :
At least 2% of the workforce are diverse gender and the companies facilities are adapted to them.
5 stars :
On top of having 2% of diverse gender among the employees they are also present in management level.
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