Factors associated with male involvement in reproductive care in Bangladesh
A research paper has been released on Jan 3 in BioMed Central’s journal of Public Health (BMC Series) which surveyed male involvement in reproductive health. The paper states the appreciable progress … Read More »
Right to Health
One of the fundamental rights of human being is to have the highest attainable health services. “The right to health is enshrined in the International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural … Read More »
Menstrual Regulation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has achieved the Millennium Development Goal of reducing maternal mortality. The unique contribution of Menstrual Regulation to women’s health care in Bangladesh has made immense improvement in reducing maternal mortality … Read More »
EARLY AND FORCED MARRIAGE IN POOR URBAN AREAS OF BANGLADESH
In Urban slums, early and forced marriage is very common. This practice is driven by complex interplay of a range of socio-cultural, religious, economic and political factors. Living conditions in urban … Read More »
Intervention on SRHR and violence against women and girls in Dhaka slums
Dhaka is one of the fastest growing metropolises in the world. Young population move to Dhaka in unprecedented numbers searching for work every year. Many women and girl who live in … Read More »
Men involvement in menstrual hygiene interventions
Women’s ability to access basic rights like livelihood and education is linked with the social perceptions and practices. Women’s SRHR issues influence on how they can and are allowed to avail … Read More »
Four new projects on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Bangladesh
NWO-WOTRO Science for Global Development (Netherlands) has recently partnered with several organizations in Bangladesh for four projects within the research programme of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Awarded projects: Sexual … Read More »
Improving access to reproductive health supplies
Maternal mortality appeared to be declining in Bangladesh with at least 322 maternal deaths per 100,000 births, shows the research done by Population Action International in 2010. The research suggested that, … Read More »
Survey on maternal mortality
USAID, UNFPA, icddr,b and other NGO’s jointly conducted the second survey on Bangladesh Maternal Mortality and Health Service in 2010 (BMMS-2010). According to their findings, maternal mortality rate in Bangladesh is … Read More »
Strengthening Community Platforms to Address Gender Norms
In 2014, there were 25.8 million people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, more than half of them women. Several studies have reported that girls’ and women’s risk of HIV infection … Read More »
