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The expanded TWB Bangladesh Glossary app is now available for field workers and interpreters working on the Rohingya humanitarian response.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As a humanitarian crisis evolves, so do the information needs of affected communities. And so does knowledge of the associated language complexities. Humanitarian responders gradually understand the linguistic ambiguities and cultural nuances that affect our work. Glossaries help to consolidate our knowledge and make us more effective.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The initial information needs relating to critical things like how to build shelter and how to access services have been met. But humanitarian responders are now addressing more complex ongoing issues affecting the community. That means language requirements are changing and becoming increasingly complex too.<\/p>\r\n

A glossary to help\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Translators without Borders (TWB) released its Bangladesh Glossary app in June 2018 for people working on the Rohingya humanitarian response in Cox\u2019s Bazar, Bangladesh. It helps field workers, interpreters, and Rohingya refugees communicate between five languages: Rohingya, Bangla, Burmese, Chittagonian, and English.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can view and use the TWB Bangladesh Glossary app here<\/a>. It\u2019s available offline for easy field access.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The initial TWB Bangladesh Glossary app included terms focused on WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene). But other humanitarian sectors clamored for a tool that could help them communicate more effectively too. TWB understands the importance of communicating in a language that affected people understand. So we responded to the clamor and added hundreds of new terms to the Bangladesh Glossary app.<\/p>\r\n

Adding to the conversation<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We\u2019ve added 200 terms to improve conversations on key gender issues. For example, we learned that the term for puberty in Rohingya differs according to gender. Ghor-goille<\/em> is literally translated as \u2018entering the house\u2019, and is used only for girls, as this is the beginning of their gender segregation. Certain words highlight how the community perceives women\u2019s roles in society. Azad mela-fuain,<\/em> commonly used by aid workers to refer to women\u2019s independence, is often misunderstood by the Rohingya community as \u2018a woman without morals\u2019 (or a free or loose woman). \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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“Conversations about sensitive gender issues can rely heavily on euphemisms,\u201d says TWB Sociolinguistic Researcher, AK Rahim. \u201cWhile there may be a correct term, there are euphemisms that the community prefers and feels more comfortable using. That’s why this tool is so important. It doesn\u2019t only identify the correct word; it also helps humanitarians to respect the cultural importance of particular terms.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This update also includes another 100 WASH terms and more health terms focusing on disability and inclusion. The addition of emergency terms will assist in discussions about disaster preparedness and response.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The expanded glossary is also easier to navigate, with sector-relevant categories now available on the left side of the app. We\u2019ve also transliterated Chittagonian and Rohingya terms so that you can view and show them in both Latin English and Bengali scripts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Of course, the tool can only make an impact when used, and we’re proud to say we have now trained close to 400 field workers to use it. In the next few months, we\u2019ll be adding another 500 terms, focusing on the health, education, and nutrition sectors. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The TWB Bangladesh Glossary app is a practical and evolving tool. We invite feedback from humanitarians and the community, so please get in touch with your suggestions and alert us to any faults. We want to know if you’re using the glossary, how you’re using it and when it’s not working.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As always, we are grateful to the partners who have contributed to this project, particularly Unicef, Oxfam, and Care International. The TWB Bangladesh Glossary app was developed with the support of IOM, the UN migration agency. It is co-funded by the UK Department for International Development, UNICEF, and Oxfam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Basic download instructions for Android or iPhone are \u00a0here in English<\/a> and Bangla<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n

Written by Irene Scott<\/strong>, TWB's Program Director, Bangladesh. \r\n<\/span><\/pre>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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