Beyond Biology: How the ‘Shahana’ Cartoon is Rewriting Life Lessons for Bangladesh’s Youth
‘The series has significantly normalised puberty among our friend circle. The process seems very natural to us now, and we even talk to our families about it,’ said one of the … Read More »
Puberty, Pencils, and Power: A Review of ‘ছেলেদের দুরন্ত বয়ঃসন্ধি’
Introduction ‘ছেলেদের দুরন্ত বয়ঃসন্ধি’ (Mischievous Adolescence of Boys) is a visionary comic book that tackles the often-ignored topic of male puberty and adolescent health in Bangladesh. WREETU, a non-profit organisation dedicated … Read More »
From Silence to Strength: Why Youth Voices Matter in Advancing SRHR
Sexual and Reproductive Health, according to WHO, refers to a broad range of services that cover access to contraception, fertility and infertility care, maternal and perinatal health, prevention and treatment of … Read More »
Sexual Justice for All: Beyond Health, Toward Dignity and Equality
On September 4th, “World Sexual Health Day”, we turn our attention to a simple yet profound idea: that every individual, everywhere, has the right to a life free of sexual discrimination … Read More »
Empowering Choice: Why Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Needs a Human Rights-Based Approach?
Moving beyond the traditional public health model, a rights-based approach to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) reframes the conversation, recognising that every individual has fundamental, non-negotiable human rights related … Read More »
Beyond the World Humanitarian Day: Why SRHR in Humanitarian Crises Cannot Wait?
Every year on 19 August, the world observes “World Humanitarian Day” to honour aid workers and raise awareness about the needs of people caught in crises. But for women, girls, and … Read More »
Eight Years at the Helm: Natalia Kanem on her Achievements and Challenges
Interview with Natalia Kanem, the Head of UNFPA Natalia Kanem, head of the United Nations sexual and reproductive rights agency UNFPA, is retiring from her long-standing position. After eight consecutive years … Read More »
Contraline Licenses “NES/T Gel”: A Short-term Game-Changer Male Contraceptive Option For Shared Family Planning
In a long-overdue breakthrough in the world of contraception, Contraline, Inc. has exercised its exclusive license option to develop and commercialize NES/T, the world’s most advanced male contraceptive gel. Developed by … Read More »
Globally 44%, Bangladesh 63%: Can We Hit the 70% WHO Breastfeeding Goal by 2030?
Every drop of breast milk is a gift of nature—packed with antibodies, nutrition, and love. But in today’s rapidly changing world, where time is tight and corporate interests loom large, breastfeeding … Read More »
Legal Blow to Anti-Abortion Push: Planned Parenthood Gets Legal Lifeline Against President Trump’s Restrictions
US Judge Blocks Trump-Backed Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood, Defends Reproductive Health Rights In a landmark legal move that reignites the national debate over reproductive health and rights, a U.S. federal … Read More »