Cares Behind the Scars: ASF’s Journey from Fighting Acid to Healing Minds
There was a time in Bangladesh when acid attacks were tragically common—used as a brutal weapon of control, revenge, and gender-based violence. Faces were burned, lives were shattered, and survivors were … Read More »
Reflection from COP30 at Brazil: Climate Change and SRHR Should Be in Focus
Global climate conversations often end with powerful declarations, ambitious promises, and carefully negotiated words. Yet, behind the language of climate diplomacy lies a deeper question: who actually benefits from these commitments? … Read More »
Women Deliver Calls for Community-Centred Global Reform Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026
When funding dries up overnight and rights are rolled back in silence, the impact is rarely felt in boardrooms — it is felt in clinics, classrooms, and communities. As the world … Read More »
When Power Faces Scrutiny: BCB Bans Manager Monjurul After Harassment Probe
When institutions fail to check power, silence often becomes the loudest voice in the room. But this week, Bangladesh cricket witnessed a rare shift, one that may signal a broader reckoning … Read More »
Thirsting for Change: The Hidden Toll of Salinity on Women in Satkhira
In the sun-drenched coastal district of Satkhira, Bangladesh, the water that once sustained life has become a source of profound suffering. For women of reproductive age, the beauty of the delta … Read More »
India’s Supreme Court Declares Menstrual Health and Hygiene a Fundamental Right
For decades, the biological reality of menstruation has been treated as a whispered secret in the corridors of Indian schools. It is a topic often skipped over in textbooks, hidden behind … Read More »
When Progress Fails to Protect: The Quiet Crisis of Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh
Bangladesh often presents a story of progress. Women lead the nation’s politics, drive its garment industry, and shape its social movements. Yet behind this narrative lies a stubborn and painful truth. … Read More »
Living Together, Not Apart: Why Peaceful Coexistence Matters More Than Ever
On 4 March 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/79/269, proclaiming 28 January as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence. The resolution emphasises the role of Member States and … Read More »
A Sanctuary in the Chaos: Redesigning the First Response to Sexual Assault
For decades, the emergency room has been a place of harsh fluorescent lights, barking intercoms, and clinical efficiency. For a survivor of sexual assault, this environment often feels less like a … Read More »
The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education: International Day of Education 2026
On 24 January, UNESCO leads the world in celebrating the International Day of Education 2026 under the theme “The power of youth in co-creating education.” This global celebration highlights how young … Read More »