When Equality Meets Extremism: The Fight Over Women’s Reform Effort in Bangladesh
by Sajed KarimThe Women’s Affairs Reform Commission, formed by Bangladesh’s interim government in November 2024, has sparked sharp criticism from two major Islamist groups — Hifazat-e Islam and Jamaat-e-Islami — following the submission ... Read More »
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Dream For Another Decade: Share-Net Bangladesh Celebrates Its Decade Long Journey As SRHR Advocate
As its host organisation since 2015, RedOrange Communications is glad to celebrate Share-Net Bangladesh’s 10-year journey, “A Read More » -
The Equalizer Challenge 2025: UNFPA Launched Innovation Challenge To Scale Women’s Health Innovations
In a major push to close the gender gap in healthcare, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched The Equalizer ChallRead More » -
From Risk to Resilience: Bhutan Launches PrEP to Protect High-Risk Communities From HIV
In a bold step to strengthen its fight against HIV/AIDS, Bhutan has rolled out Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – a daily oral meRead More » -
Driving Climate Resilience: UNDP Seeks Project Analyst to Strengthen Climate Finance in Bangladesh
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh is looking for a Project Analyst specialising in Climate Risk DiscloRead More »
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Dream For Another Decade: Share-Net Bangladesh Celebrates Its Decade Long Journey As SRHR Advocate
As its host organisation since 2015, RedOrange Communications is glad to celebrate Share-Net Bangladesh’s 10-year journey, “A Read More » -
Breaking Barriers: Call for Abstracts for the 1st UPLB Gender and Development Research Conference 2025
The UPLB Gender Center of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is organising the first edition of the “UPLB GendeRead More » -
CCGH2025: Uniting Global Health Leaders in Halifax
The Canadian Conference for Global Health (CCGH) is returning with its signature event – the Canadian Conference for Global Read More » -
Rewriting the Age-Old Narrative: The Road to Equality Starts with Changing Social Perceptions
At a recent roundtable titled “Empowering Women: Driving Equality for a Sustainable Future,” organised by The FinanciaRead More »
E-LIBRARY
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The Fault in Child Marriage: An overview of the effects of child marriage through the lens of SRHR
At an age when a young girl is supposed to explore her interests, stay engaged in education, play wiRead More » -
51% Girls Married Before 18: UNICEF, UN Women and Plan International Depicts Global Scenario of Adolescent Girls’ Rights
Bangladesh continues to struggle with one of the world’s highest child marriage rates, with 51% ofRead More » -
Our Angels vs Our Demons: Report Shows an Alarming Rise in Sexual Violence Cases in Bangladesh
The month of January 2025 has been marked by a disturbing surge in sexual violence cases across BangRead More » -
Low Knowledge, High Risk: Urban Slum Dwellers In Bangladesh Are Lacking Awareness About HIV/AIDS
Bangladesh has made significant strides in tackling HIV/AIDS, yet the urban slums of Dhaka remain hiRead More »
PRACTITIONERS' BLOG
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We Are Not There Yet: Why Do We Judge Too Harsh, Specially When It’s A Girl?
A recent incident has drawn my attention to the urgent need for proper sexual and reproductive healtRead More » -
Exploring Love Through a Psychological Lens: A Journey from Rumi to Carl Jung
Love—a word that resonates with every soul, yet remains one of life’s greatest mysteries. Who haRead More » -
Fighting Patriarchy With Culture: Dr. Fauzia Moslem Shared Her Vision For Gender Justice In Bangladesh
“Throughout history, movements such as those in 1952, 1969, 1971, and 1991 have propelled womeRead More » -
Still Daring to Dream: A Survivor’s Story That We Never Wished to Write
At just 20 years old, Ritu (not her real name) is determined to rewrite her life’s story. A survivRead More »
TOOLS
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Tools for Knowledge-Means for Rights: IFMSA Launched Maternal Health & Safe Access to Abortion Toolkit
The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) has launched “Maternal Health & Safe AccessRead More » -
From Knowledge to Action: Shukhi Jibon’s AYSRHR Odyssey in Bangladesh
For the last six years, a groundbreaking initiative named Shukhi Jibon has been transforming the landscape of sexual and reproductRead More » -
NIRVOY: Pioneering Innovative Approaches to SRHR in Remote Bangladesh
In the heart of remote Bangladesh, a transformative initiative named NIRVOY quietly weaves a tale of groundbreaking change. CollabRead More »
Funding Opportunity
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Safe Pads For All: B-SCAN Launches A Menstrual Pad Innovation Contest for Women with Disabilities
In a bold push for inclusive sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), B-SCAN, in partnership with WaterAid Bangladesh and KimRead More »
JOB OPPORTUNITY
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Empowering Change Through Data: UNFPA Seeks IT Consultant for Gender Norm-Shift Programme in Bangladesh
UNFPA Bangladesh is inviting applications for a highly qualified National Consultant (NOB level) to support the MinistryRead More » -
Driving Climate Resilience: UNDP Seeks Project Analyst to Strengthen Climate Finance in Bangladesh
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh is looking for a Project Analyst specialising in Climate RRead More »
