Female-Friendly Washroom: A Long Way to Go for Workplace Gender Equality
In 2024, as women constitute more than 42 percent of Bangladesh’s labor force, it’s utterly disheartening that dedicated washroom facilities for them are still not the norm, particularly in public places … Read More »
In 2024, as women constitute more than 42 percent of Bangladesh’s labor force, it’s utterly disheartening that dedicated washroom facilities for them are still not the norm, particularly in public places … Read More »
Contraceptive Countdown: A Wake-Up Call for Bangladesh’s Family Planning Efforts
In the realm of population control, Bangladesh has often been lauded for its success, particularly in the effective implementation of birth control programs. However, recent revelations regarding the dwindling stock of … Read More »
Hormones & Reproductive Health: The Untold Story of Women’s Metabolic Well-being
Researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute have shed light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of women’s health — the connection between female reproductive milestones and the risk … Read More »
65,000 Unheard Cries: The Consequences of Denying Abortion Rights in the USA
A recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine exposes the harrowing reality faced by nearly 65,000 rape victims in 14 US states with near-total abortion … Read More »
From Torn Pages to Open Minds: Bangladesh’s Battle for Gender Inclusivity
In a global landscape slowly embracing diverse gender identities, Bangladesh grapples with persistent negative attitudes. Despite legal recognition of transgenders as the third gender, societal acceptance lags behind. Recent incidents, such … Read More »
Against All Odds: Oalid Islam’s Triumph as the First Hijra Foreign Cadre
In a world where diversity often struggles to find its voice, Mr. Oalid Islam has emerged as a trailblazer, etching history as the first-ever Hijra foreign cadre. Oalid, the world’s first … Read More »
From Crisis to Curriculum: Examining the Necessity of Anti-Sexual Violence Education
In recent years, sexual violence has cast a dark shadow over the sanctity of higher education institutions in Indonesia and beyond. The education sector, intended to be a haven for learning, … Read More »
Global Unions’ Joint Statement to the UNCSW68: Workers of the World Unite for Gender Equality
In a powerful joint statement submitted to UNCSW68, global unions have issued a clarion call for action, aiming to tackle the pervasive poverty and inequality faced by women and marginalized genders … Read More »
Health Equity Now: Understanding Trans-Healthcare Disparities in Bangladesh
In 2013, the Bangladeshi government officially recognized the transgender community, known locally as “Hijra,” as the “third gender.” However, the struggle for the basic right to accessible and dignified healthcare continues … Read More »
