Changing the Son-Preference Attitude
Son preference is highly endemic in Bangladesh. Researches show that son preference leads to the practice of sex-selective infanticide and abortion. A 2006 study by ‘Promoting Human Rights in Bangladesh’ revealed that … Read More »
Girls remain ignorant about their physical transition
A large portion of adolescent girls miss school during their menstruation, stated by Dr Nowsheen Sharmin Purabi. She added that, reasons behind remaining absent in schools are, inadequate knowledge on menstrual hygiene and … Read More »
For a Better Law against Rape
A high number of rape incidents occur every day in Bangladesh but very few are reported or subjected to legal actions. Out of 707 reported rape incidents, in only 401 instances cases were … Read More »
Making the best out of Youth in Bangladesh
In 2030, the world population is estimated to reach 8.4 billion. As mortality and fertility rate decline, an estimated number of 1.2 billion, 15 to 24 year-olds in 2015 is expected … Read More »
Hygiene management situation in Bangladesh
According to the study on national hygiene, most of the girls in Bangladesh use old piece of cloths during menstruation. More than 40% of girls reuse the old piece of cloths … Read More »
Call for Applications : The 4th ASAP Youth Advocacy Institute for Safe Abortion Rights
ASAP invites applications from young persons living and working in Asia to join the 4th Advocacy Institute for Safe Abortion Rights to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 7th to 10th Sept 2015. The 3rd … Read More »
Women’s attire blamed in School Exam Question
Women’s choice of attire is often subjected to negative connotation. This is especially true for conservative societies like Bangladesh where women, victims to sexual harassment are blamed for their dresses. Amidst … Read More »
Plights of the Trafficked Rohingya Women
The recent series of reports on human trafficking by sea in the Southeast Asian region is leading to further discoveries of inhumane conditions of the victims, especially women. Chris Lewa, coordinator … Read More »
Adolescents lack access to reproductive health care
In Bangladesh, adolescents are one of the most vulnerable segments of the entire population. Members of this new generation, whose age ranges from 15-24 years make about 19% of the total … Read More »
Media to change attitude towards Sexual Harassment
Gender-based violence is often unspoken. The cultural acceptance and attitude towards such violence can be changed with the help of media, emphasized by the speakers at a round table conference at … Read More »