About Us

United for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances (UVED) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit humanitarian organization. We welcome survivors and families of the disappeared from all religions, beliefs and ideologies. Our core objective is to unite victims of enforced disappearances, document incidents of torture, and build a movement for justice free from political affiliations.

UVED has created a safe and inclusive space where silenced voices can speak out with courage. We are moving forward with unwavering resolve in our relentless struggle to uncover the fate of the disappeared and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Since Bangladesh gained independence in 1971 under the Awami League and later fell under the one-party dictatorship of BKSAL until August 1975, enforced disappearances have been a disturbing reality.

This trend resurfaced when the Awami League regained power in 2009, with a fascist dictatorship at the helm. Enforced disappearances have since become widespread, marking the authoritarian rule of the Awami League. As of May 5, 2024, thousands of people have reportedly disappeared, and many others have been extrajudicially executed.

Enforced disappearances remain a horrific reality, with countless victims unaccounted for and their families left in anguish, despite years of efforts to bring attention to the issue.

In response to this, the United for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances (UVED) was established as a platform in Bangladesh to combat these crimes against humanity.

UVED’s members include individuals who have survived enforced disappearances, as well as the families of those who remain missing.