Silence Around Fistula: Time to Overcome Barriers to Treatment
Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in reducing maternal mortality, yet the silent suffering of women with fistula remains largely overlooked. Obstetric fistula, often caused by prolonged obstructed labor without medical intervention, … Read More »
Empowering Teens in Northern Bangladesh: Kishore Abhijan and UNICEF Launch Education Program on Gender Equality and SRHR
In a region where traditional views have long dictated the lives of young women, change is blossoming. Saima Akhter, who bravely resisted her family’s plan to marry her off at a … Read More »
By the Community, For the Unity: UNFPA’s Advocacy for Health and Equality Worldwide
“I have faced rejection from my family, my community, my entire society. I could not go to school,” said Mamouni, a transgender woman from Bangladesh. Despite the legal recognition of a … Read More »
Charting a New Course: Prioritizing SRHR to End Child Marriage in Bangladesh
“Child marriage is not just a violation of human rights; it’s a barrier to development.” – UNICEF Bangladesh, despite legal frameworks and advocacy efforts, continues to grapple with the harrowing reality … Read More »
A New Era for Women’s Rights: EU Parliament’s Stand on Abortion as Fundamental Rights
In a decisive move towards safeguarding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), the European Parliament has voted in favor of including the right to abortion in the EU Charter of … Read More »
A Feminist Approach to Climate Solutions: Bridging SRHR and Climate Justice
“Participation in climate and environmental decision-making is a human right, and the equal participation of people of all genders generates outcomes that are more effective and sustainable.” Despite growing awareness of … Read More »
Bridging SRHR Through Climate Justice: A Feminist Approach to Climate Solutions
“Participation in climate and environmental decision-making is a human right, and the equal participation of people of all genders generates outcomes that are more effective and sustainable.” Despite growing awareness of … Read More »
‘Rupantor’ Controversy & ‘Boycott Walton’ Trend: Is it becoming a global trend against transgender people?
The recent removal of the Bangladeshi drama “Rupantor” from its affiliated YouTube channel has ignited a debate about transgender representation, not only in Bangladesh but globally. With over 5 thousand posts … Read More »
From Cinderella Complex to CEO: Overcoming Social Barriers for Women in Bangladesh
“Despite women making up 36% of the labor force in Bangladesh, only 8% reach managerial positions,” according to recent data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. This glaring disparity points towards … Read More »
The Price of Convenience: A Deep Focus on the Excessive C-Sections Rate in Bangladesh
The statistics paint a stark picture: Bangladesh, once boasting a modest 11 percent rate of Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries in 2011, now grapples with a staggering 50.7 percent, according to data … Read More »