JMBF Leadership Bilateral Meeting with Asylum and LGBT Rights Lawyer in Paris

Paris, France | 15 March 2026: Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder and President of JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF), along with Advocate Mohammad Alamgir, Secretary General of JMBF, held a significant bilateral meeting in Paris with French lawyer Marion Dupourqué, a specialist in asylum law, on March 13, 2026.

The meeting followed a professional outreach by Maître Dupourqué, who was introduced to Advocate Shahanur Islam through Eric de l’Ardhis. In her communication, she expressed her commitment to working with the Bangladeshi LGBT community in France and emphasized the importance of exchanging insights on the current situation faced by asylum seekers.

JMBF Becomes Official Member of Pan-European Bi+ Equal Network

Paris, France | 18 February 2026: JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has officially become a member of Bi+ Equal, a pan-European umbrella organization advocating for the rights, visibility, and inclusion of Bi+ communities across Europe, as of February 2026.

Bi+ Equal was formally registered on 9 February 2026 under Dutch law, following the adoption of its constitutional articles during the Founding General Meeting held in October 2025. The organization brings together diverse groups and stakeholders from across Europe working collectively to advance equality and human rights for Bi+ individuals.