Speakers at a conference at the London School of Economics warned that India's planned construction of the Tipaimukh Dam could have significant negative impacts on the environment, ecology, society, and economy of both Bangladesh and northeastern India. The Voice for Justice World Forum called on the governments of both countries to conduct a joint feasibility study before proceeding with the dam to find a fair and equitable solution to the potential environmental disaster. It was emphasized that India, as the upper riparian country, has a moral and legal obligation to consult with Bangladesh before building any dam. Dr. Hasanat Hussain MBE, Convenor of the Voice For Justice World Forum, chaired the conference, which was also attended by British treasury minister Stephen Timms who commended the organisers for holding the world forum in London. He stated at the conference that the British government will always support the oppressed worldwide and collaborate with organizations like VFJ to advocate for human rights and justice for the underprivileged. The first world forum of VFJ took place at the London School of Economics and was organized by a coalition of its European, US, Canadian, and Asian chapters. The event was attended by expatriate Bangladeshi academics, experts, VFJ members, and various individuals from the British-Bangladeshi community in the UK. Abdul Moyeen Khan, former planning and science minister, and Sabih Uddin, former Bangladesh high commissioner to the UK, participated remotely in the discussion. Concerns were raised about the potential impact on millions of people who rely on the rivers Surma and Kushiara if any barriers are constructed on those rivers. Dr K M A Malik of University of Cardiff presented a paper on Climate Change in South Asia, specifically focusing on Bangladesh, at the conference. Additionally, Dr Mahbub Khan of California State University presented a paper on 'Rights of Migrant Workers in Gulf States' and Hasan Mahmud, director of Sharia Law of Muslim Canadian Congress, presented a paper on 'Women's rights in Islam'. The speakers emphasized the importance of formal bilateral agreements between migrant-sending states like Bangladesh and migrant-receiving states in the Gulf to address human rights violations against migrant workers. The conference urged Gulf governments to prioritize the human rights of migrant workers who contribute significantly to their economies and send remittances back to their home countries, yet often receive low wages, poor working conditions, and job insecurity. Hasan Mahmud's paper reaffirmed that Islam and Sharia law promote and protect women's rights in a fair and just manner. He expressed remorse that societal and cultural biases have caused the misinterpretation and distortion of laws, leading to discriminatory treatment of women in various societies. Professor Anthony Booth from Christchurch University, Kent, UK, Prof. Shamsul Islam Choudhury from Roosevelt University, US, Dr. Abdur Rahman and Dr. Zakia Rahman from Limmeric University, Ireland, Dr. Stephanie Eaton from Kingston University, UK, Luthfur Rahman Choudhury, and the joint convenors of the World Forum of Voice For Justice from multiple cities in the UK participated in the question and answer sessions at the end.