Building a network to stop child trafficking
Every year, millions of people are trafficked out of Bangladesh in illegal ways, majority of them, women and children. Child trafficking is a big problem in countries like Bangladesh where people … Read More »
WHO releases new guidance on HIV self-testing
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new guidelines on HIV self-testing to improve access to and uptake of HIV diagnosis. A new WHO progress report states that currently 18 million … Read More »
One-fifth breast cancer patients fail to complete prescribed therapy
Around 20% of breast cancer patients do not complete prescribed endocrine therapy, researchers reported at the ESMO Asia 2016 Congress in Singapore. The study in over 5,500 women found that younger … Read More »
An app for breaking SRHR stigma: “Challenger Mamu”
On Dec 4, an initiative by the Center for Men and Masculinities Studies (CMMS) named “Campus Hero Café” was inaugurated to reach schools, colleges and universities in Dhaka, Pabna, Cox’s Bazar … Read More »
Local leaders ensure safe birthing in rural areas
The family planning wing of the government now uses local government leaders’ influence to ensure 24/7 maternity services and child care in rural facilities of the country. A few months ago, … Read More »
Economic growth disrupts due to violence against women: UN Women
The UN Women says the cost of violence against women and girls impedes economic growth in Bangladesh, urging the government to make “stronger commitment and investments” to end what it called … Read More »
Equal rights of women needed to reach SDGs
On Dec 7, speakers gathered at the capital’s National Press Club VIP lounge for a roundtable discussion organized by Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad (BUP) for ensuring equal rights and dignity for men … Read More »
Human Rights Day 2016: “Stand up for someone’s rights today”
This year will be the 68th International Human Rights Day, the theme of which is: “Stand up for someone’s rights today.” Every year on Dec 10, Human Rights Day is observed … Read More »
Bangladesh Police implements UNFPA’s “Standard Operating Procedures”
New guidelines namely “Standard Operating Procedures” or SOP have been introduced to Bangladesh Police to teach them how to deal with women victims when they seek their help. The UN population … Read More »
Convicts of Women Repression cases slips through the cracks
Women and children in Bangladesh do not disclose information of sexual violence and harassment fearing stigma and reprisal. Those who seek justice face obstacles in every phase of the legal procedure. … Read More »