The JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is an independent non-profit organization registered in France with registration number W931027714 under the association law of 1901, dedicated to defending human rights, fighting for justice, and empowering communities in Bangladesh and beyond.

JMBF’s Vision:
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) envisions a world where human rights are fiercely defended, justice is uncompromisingly pursued, and communities, particularly marginalized and minority groups in Bangladesh, are empowered to thrive in dignity and equality, guided by principles of inclusivity, accountability, and solidarity.

JMBF Mission Staement:

JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) is committed to defending human rights, pursuing social justice, and empowering marginalized communities in Bangladesh and globally. Our mission is to combat discrimination and violence, provide vital support to victims and at-risk individuals, and advocate for systemic change. We uphold international human rights principles, promote accountability, and foster awareness and education to prevent future violations and build a more just and equitable society.

Overall objectives:

The overall objective of JMBF is to contribute to the defense, promotion, education, protection, and realization of human rights, including civil and political rights, regardless of sex, caste, race, and faith.

Aims of JMBF:

1. The aims of JMBF are to defend against all forms of discrimination and impunity against sexual (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex+), ethnic-Indigenous, religious (Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Ahmedia) and social (Dalit), minority communities, as well as victims of torture, extrajudicial killing, forced disappearance, and organized violence, including women and children, by assisting individuals throughout Bangladesh who have little or no access to human rights resources.
2. In addition, JMBF aims to extend support to human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, bloggers, and artists at risk who are dealing with human rights violations in Bangladesh.

• JMBF also aims to enable access to existing support services for Bangladeshi-origin asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants living in France.

Specific Objectives of JMBF:

The specific objectives of JMBF include, but are not limited to:

1. Upholding the United Nations principles and Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as the European Protocol & Convention of Human Rights, in Bangladesh.
2. Materializing truth, justice, and complete reparation for serious violations of human rights of minority people in Bangladesh, through legal and political actions at the international, national, and local levels where human rights have been systematically violated.

• Ensuring physical, legal, and moral support, as well as social and economic reintegration, to victims of human rights violations against minority people throughout Bangladesh.

1. Ensuring education, awareness, training, and dissemination of information related to global human rights instruments among local-level professionals to prevent all forms of human rights violations against minority people.
2. Ensuring access to support from human rights organizations for victims of human rights violations, which will lead to building up institutions and human rights defenders at the community level in Bangladesh.
3. Sensitizing on specific issues of human rights violations, conducting lobbying, campaigning, and advocacy activities at the national and international levels based on research findings on legal and human rights aspects, to protect and promote human rights in Bangladesh.

• Ensuring easy access to support services provided by the Republic of France for Bangladeshi refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants living in France, by disseminating information and establishing a strong reference mechanism.

“Annual Report on the State of LGBTQI+ Rights in Bangladesh, 2023” by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) offers a comprehensive analysis of LGBTQI+ rights developments from January to December 2023. Through meticulous monitoring of news media and thorough analysis, the report delves into the legal, social, and cultural landscape affecting LGBTQI+ individuals in Bangladesh. It highlights both advancements and enduring challenges, providing a nuanced understanding of the current situation.

The Annual Report on Violence against LGBTQI+ people in Bangladesh for the year 2022 represents a landmark achievement as it stands as the inaugural comprehensive documentation of violations against LGBTQI+ individuals in Bangladesh, meticulously compiled by JusticeMakers Bangladesh (JMBD) and published by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) from Paris, France.