Justice for the Rohingya.
Through Evidence & Action.
RYDA is a Rohingya-led civil society organization documenting human rights violations, amplifying refugee voices, building youth leaders, and delivering humanitarian support where it matters most.
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Rohingya-Led Team
Who We Are
The Rohingya Youth Development Association (RYDA) is a civil society organization working exclusively for the Rohingya community. RYDA conducts comprehensive human rights advocacy, systematically documents and publicly reports violations including killings, arbitrary detention, sexual and gender-based violence, and restrictions on freedom of expression, association, and movement, and carries out in-depth research while engaging in international advocacy and global campaigns to ensure accountability.
RYDA actively promotes fundamental freedoms including freedom of expression, association, and movement even in the face of severe restrictions. The organization provides training, mentorship, and platforms for youth, girls, and women to organize, lead initiatives, and participate fully in decision-making.
Through its programs, RYDA strengthens community resilience, representation, empowerment, and protection of Rohingya rights and dignity at local, national, and international levels. The organization also provides emergency humanitarian support including food, shelter, medical care, and psychosocial assistance to vulnerable populations in refugee camps and other crisis-affected areas.
By combining human rights advocacy, documentation and reporting of violations, leadership development, research, community engagement, and humanitarian response, RYDA seeks to empower Rohingya youth, girls, and women to become responsible leaders who contribute to building a peaceful, just, and sustainable future for their Rohingya communities.
What We Stand For
Our work is guided by core principles that keep us accountable to the communities we serve.
Human Dignity
We uphold the inherent dignity and fundamental rights of Rohingya communities through systematic documentation and reporting of violations.
Youth Empowerment
We strengthen the leadership, skills, and participation of Rohingya youths, girls, and women as agents of change in their communities.
Integrity & Accountability
We ensure transparency, honesty, and ethical responsibility through evidence-based documentation and advocacy for justice.
Community Participation
We place Rohingya communities at the center of our work, ensuring their voices and priorities guide all our actions.
Equality & Justice
We stand for non-discrimination, fairness, and equal access to rights through advocacy, legal engagement, and international outreach.
Humanitarian Assistance
We respond to urgent humanitarian needs — food, water, shelter, medical care, and psychosocial support — prioritizing the most vulnerable.
Our Work
From documentation to youth leadership, from advocacy to emergency relief — our programs address the most pressing needs of Rohingya communities.
Human Rights Documentation & Reporting
Systematically document, verify, and preserve evidence of human rights violations — killings, arbitrary detention, gender-based violence, and restrictions on freedom of expression, movement, and association. Produce reports and briefings for national and international stakeholders.
Advocacy & International Engagement
Conduct sustained advocacy to promote Rohingya rights. Engage international mechanisms and global human rights bodies to advance accountability, protection, and durable solutions for affected communities.
Youth Leadership & Capacity Building
Provide training, mentorship, and leadership development programs for Rohingya youths, girls, and women. Build their capacity to engage in advocacy, documentation, and community initiatives.
Research & Analysis
Carry out in-depth research on human rights conditions affecting Rohingya communities. Generate evidence-based analysis to support advocacy, policy recommendations, and informed decision-making.
Community Engagement & Participation
Actively engage with Rohingya communities to ensure meaningful participation. Conduct consultations, participatory research, and community-led initiatives that reflect their needs and priorities.
Campaigns & Awareness Raising
Organize advocacy campaigns, media engagement, and awareness initiatives. Amplify Rohingya voices and bring global attention to human rights violations and systemic discrimination.
Accountability & Justice Initiatives
Advocate for accountability and justice for human rights violations. Support documentation and reporting processes that contribute to legal action and international justice mechanisms.
Humanitarian Assistance in Emergencies
Provide essential support to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh — food, safe drinking water, shelter, sanitation, medical care, and psychosocial support — prioritizing women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Join Our Mission
Stand with RYDA as we document violations, build youth leaders, and deliver humanitarian aid to Rohingya communities in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
Help Us Continue the Work
Your support enables RYDA to document violations, train leaders, and deliver aid. Every contribution makes a real difference.
Get In Touch
Whether you want to partner, volunteer, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you.
Office
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
ryda.rohingya@gmail.com
Website
www.rydango.org