CODEC

CODEC has been working for the marginalized coastal fisher folk communities since 1985 for the well-being of this community by addressing their problems. Various types of problem of fisher-folk community have identified through several FGDs regarding their rights. Domestic violence, early marriage, dowry, divorce, denial of rights is some of the major concerns in Bangladesh at present and CODEC is working is creating awareness to dismantle the problems gradually. The local Imam, marriage register, local attributors along with Union Chairmen, Attribution Council and Village Courts possess knowledge and skills and are motivated to play an efficient and effective role in the community. Union Parishad Chairmen and Rights activists of Human Rights Organizations and Lawyers Panel are working side by side with CODEC to establish a sustainable provision of conflict resolution service. Fisher-folk community has less access to justice and also have less opportunity to input their opinion in the..