The Role and Impact of NGOs in Battered Woman Syndrome Cases : A Case Study of Bangladesh

Abstract : This study examines the events of domestic violence and Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS), the role and influence of NGOs in BWS issues from around the world and specifically focusing on Bangladesh. Detailed researchstudies show that, these effects can vary depending on cultural and regulatory conditions. In a subsequent study,the impact of women's status on violence is highly contextual, as it depends on the degree of cultural conservatism in the region. Currently, expert testimony should explain the consequences of abuse in each case due to widespread misunderstandings and misconceptions regarding domestic violence victims in Bangladesh. Many other non-governmental organizations have adopted the grassroots approach and have established a village-level development program for the immediate need of women, as well as long-term approval. Our study shows that NGOs play a positive and important role in preventing abuses of women, which is a common phenomenon in Bangladesh, and need changes in women's protection legislation to prevent domestic violence. Bangladesh's effective non-governmental violence prevention (BWS) strategies should be incorporated both publicly through information campaigns and advertising, as well as through a community network. Keyword: BWS, Bangladesh, NGOs, violence, women’s movement