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Safe, playable, and accessible? Children’s exclusion from urban spaces

Rafeya Azad, Sajedrur Rahman and Giash Uddin

Published
06 Sept 2026

Only 36% of children in Dhaka have a park within a short walk of home, and even those spaces often fail girls, adolescents and children with disabilities. What does it take to build cities where children can safely play?About the author/sRafeya AzadRafeya Azad is a social policy expert and 2021 Chevening Scholar specialising in monitoring and evaluation, policy evaluation and partner management. She leads the Research, Learning and Knowledge function at Save the Children Bangladesh.Sajedrur RahmanSajedrur Rahman is a development professional based in Bangladesh with experience in the education, skills development, health and agriculture sectors.Giash UddinGiash Uddin is Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at Save the Children in Bangladesh.

Only 36% of children in Dhaka have a park within a short walk of home, and even those spaces often fail girls, adolescents and children with disabilities. What does it take to build cities where children can safely play?About the author/s Rafeya Azad Rafeya Azad is a social policy expert and 2021 Chevening Scholar specialising in monitoring and evaluation, policy evaluation and partner management. She leads the Research, Learning and Knowledge function at Save the Children Bangladesh. Sajedrur Rahman Sajedrur Rahman is a development professional based in Bangladesh with experience in the education, skills development, health and agriculture sectors. Giash Uddin Giash Uddin is Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at Save the Children in Bangladesh.

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