The Constant Fight Against Gender-Based Violence: Why Bangladesh Needs Smarter Laws, Not Just Harsher Punishments
by Sajed KarimThe proposed amendments to the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000 have sparked concerns among legal experts and women’s rights activists. As the interim government moves forward with legal reforms, ... Read More »
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We Are Not There Yet: Why Do We Judge Too Harsh, Specially When It’s A Girl?
A recent incident has drawn my attention to the urgent need for proper sexual and reproductive health education (SRHR) in BangladeRead More » -
Let There Be Hope: Setting Sustainable Strategy to Bring Back Married Adolescent Girls to Schools
Imagine a Bangladesh where young girls, forced into early marriages, find their way back to school. This vision is not just aspiraRead More » -
Not Just a Crime, But a Crisis: Arresting Rapists Is Not Enough, Justice Must Be Done Without Delay
The recent rape of an eight-year-old girl in Magura is a grim reminder of the deep-seated violence against women and children in BRead More » -
Whitewashed Reality – Persistent Cruelty: Overall crime drops, while violence against women and children rises
Although overall crime rates in Bangladesh fell slightly in January this year compared to the previous month of last year, the conRead More »
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Rewriting the Age-Old Narrative: The Road to Equality Starts with Changing Social Perceptions
At a recent roundtable titled “Empowering Women: Driving Equality for a Sustainable Future,” organised by The FinanciaRead More » -
How to Tackle Cyber GBV: Join the 3rd Global Symposium on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV)
As online spaces become an extension of daily life, digital platforms have also become battlegrounds for gender-based violence (GBRead More » -
A Road To Prevention: Global Webinar On Ending Childhood Sexual Violence
Childhood sexual violence (CSV) is a critical global issue affecting millions of children every year, with long-term repercussionsRead More » -
Dhaka Fertility Expo 2024: Empowering Couples on Their Parenthood Journey
The Dhaka Fertility Expo 2024, organised by Eco Expo, is currently underway at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BIRead More »
E-LIBRARY
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51% Girls Married Before 18: UNICEF, UN Women and Plan International Depicts Global Scenario of Adolescent Girls’ Rights
Bangladesh continues to struggle with one of the world’s highest child marriage rates, with 51% ofRead More » -
Our Angels vs Our Demons: Report Shows an Alarming Rise in Sexual Violence Cases in Bangladesh
The month of January 2025 has been marked by a disturbing surge in sexual violence cases across BangRead More » -
Start With Her For Better Future: UNFPA’s 2025–2030 Roadmap for Maternal and Newborn Well-Being
Every day, nearly 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, and in Read More » -
Renewed Promise For A Just Future: UNFPA Published Sexual and Reproductive Health Working Group Joint Monitoring Report 2024
In 2024, the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Working Group conducted a comprehensive assessmentRead More »
PRACTITIONERS' BLOG
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We Are Not There Yet: Why Do We Judge Too Harsh, Specially When It’s A Girl?
A recent incident has drawn my attention to the urgent need for proper sexual and reproductive healtRead More » -
Exploring Love Through a Psychological Lens: A Journey from Rumi to Carl Jung
Love—a word that resonates with every soul, yet remains one of life’s greatest mysteries. Who haRead More » -
Fighting Patriarchy With Culture: Dr. Fauzia Moslem Shared Her Vision For Gender Justice In Bangladesh
“Throughout history, movements such as those in 1952, 1969, 1971, and 1991 have propelled womeRead More » -
Still Daring to Dream: A Survivor’s Story That We Never Wished to Write
At just 20 years old, Ritu (not her real name) is determined to rewrite her life’s story. A survivRead More »
TOOLS
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Tools for Knowledge-Means for Rights: IFMSA Launched Maternal Health & Safe Access to Abortion Toolkit
The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) has launched “Maternal Health & Safe AccessRead More » -
From Knowledge to Action: Shukhi Jibon’s AYSRHR Odyssey in Bangladesh
For the last six years, a groundbreaking initiative named Shukhi Jibon has been transforming the landscape of sexual and reproductRead More » -
NIRVOY: Pioneering Innovative Approaches to SRHR in Remote Bangladesh
In the heart of remote Bangladesh, a transformative initiative named NIRVOY quietly weaves a tale of groundbreaking change. CollabRead More »
Funding Opportunity
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ICFP 2025 Call for Abstracts Now Open: Accepting Abstract Submissions on SRHR Research, Program, and Advocacy
The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2025 is now accepting abstract submissions, with the deadline extended to 1Read More »
JOB OPPORTUNITY
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Reproductive Maternal Neo-Natal Child and Adolescent Health Programme Manager (RMNCAH- PM) for Concern Worldwide
Job Context Type of Contract: Fixed term contract from 01 January 2023 to 31st December 2024, Two (02) years contract wiRead More » -
“Program Officer-SRHR” for South Asia Partnership-Bangladesh
South Asia Partnership-Bangladesh (SAP-Bangladesh) invites applications for the position of Program Officer-SRHR from poRead More »
