Meloni Defends Omission, Macron Expresses Regret: Italy’s Stand on Abortion Rights Creates Ripples in G7 Summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has downplayed tensions over the absence of the word “abortion” in the G7 summit’s final statement. The controversy emerged after a commitment from last year’s G7 … Read More »
Leading The Change, Against All Odds: AWCH Is Setting A Better Example For Safe And Affordable Childbirth
“From 68% to 36% between 2016 and 2023” – this significant drop in caesarean section (C-section) rates at the Ashulia Women and Children Hospital (AWCH) highlights a remarkable achievement in promoting … Read More »
Pioneering Progress by Reducing Duress: Bangladesh Government’s Commitment to Ending GBV with UNFPA
“Women and girls in Bangladesh face a significant risk of gender-based violence (GBV), with 54.7% of women aged 15-49 experiencing physical or sexual intimate partner violence at least once in their … Read More »
Is It Too Much To Ask? The Ongoing Battle Against Workplace Sexual Harassment
“78 percent of women face sexual harassment in Dhaka city workplaces, roads, and transports,” reveals a recent study. Despite significant progress in women’s economic empowerment, sexual harassment remains a major obstacle … Read More »
SRHR for Everyone APA’s Stand at the 57th UN Commission on Population and Development
“We stand today, renewed and catalyzed to work in partnership in support of this transformative agenda,” declared Caecilia Roth of Family Planning Australia, representing the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights, … Read More »
WHO’s Global Surveys Towards Better Adolescent Healthcare: Deadline – 1 June, 2024
In a bid to enhance the quality of health services for adolescents worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters is currently revising the Global Standards for Quality Health Services for Adolescents. … Read More »
Education, Empowerment, and Change: The Key to Ending Child Marriage and Early Pregnancy in Bangladesh
“Bangladesh has a much higher rate of childbirth before age 18 compared to neighbouring countries,” reports UNICEF. With 24.2% of births occurring before 18, the situation in Bangladesh surpasses that of … Read More »
ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development: Advancing Gender Equality and Reproductive Rights Amid Demographic Changes
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the “ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development” on Wednesday, marking the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). The … Read More »
Fading Funds, Foiling Futures: The Rohingya’s Battle for Dignity and Basic Human Rights
Bangladesh received only 50% of the required funding for the Rohingya refugees in 2023, leading to deteriorating conditions in their camps. This shortage has severe implications, especially for sexual and reproductive … Read More »
Building Healthier Generations: Bangladesh’s Transition from Population Control to Population Management
“Contraceptive prevalence in Bangladesh increased from 8% in 1975 to 62% in 2014, a remarkable 55% rise over 39 years,” according to recent data. Despite this success, the current stagnation in … Read More »
