State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has urged stronger international action to protect civilians, uphold international humanitarian law and ensure continued global support for the safe and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
She made the call while speaking at a high-level panel discussion of the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Thursday, according to the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN.
The state minister stressed accountability for violations of international humanitarian law. She also called for increased investment in conflict prevention and stronger coordination among humanitarian, peace and development actors.
She highlighted the important role of women in peacebuilding and humanitarian work. She also expressed concern over rising digital harassment, disinformation and cyber abuse targeting women and girls.
Shama Obaed reiterated her call for a global platform to address technology-enabled violence.
She also raised concern over funding cuts affecting Rohingya women and girls. She reaffirmed that the repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar remains the only sustainable solution to the crisis.
On the sidelines of the event, she met Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Vu. They discussed issues of mutual interest.
