SHARE-NET BANGLADESH KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS
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Be Informed, Stay Healthy- Narrative Review of SRHR and Education in Bangladesh: A Qualitative and Quantitative Perspective
“Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) education plays a crucial role in promoting positive sexual and reproductiRead More » -
Exploring SRHR Education for Adolescents in Qaumi and Alia Madrasahs: A Study in Brahmanbaria and Dhaka District
“Adolescents in Bangladesh lack adequate access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information, exacerbatinRead More » -
Capturing the Context of Male Influence on SRHR Education of Females
“Male influence shapes the landscape of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education for females, particularlyRead More » -
Policy Brief on Strengthening Delivery of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
“Despite demographic imperatives and compelling demand for health services, adolescents in Bangladesh face challenges in accRead More »
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
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The Fault in Child Marriage: An overview of the effects of child marriage through the lens of SRHR
At an age when a young girl is supposed to explore her interests, stay engaged in education, play with her dolls, enjoy her childhRead More » -
Virginity and Patriarchy: Examining the Pothi Ritual in Sindh’s Bagarri Community
The paper “Gendered Virginity in Pakistan: Rituals, Trials, and Punishment for a Girl in a Bagarri Community of Sindh” exploreRead More » -
Unmet Needs of the Adolescents: Bridging the SRHR Divide for Bangladeshi Adolescents
A recent report titled “Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) of Adolescents in Bangladesh: Policy ProspectRead More » -
From Policy to Reality: Protecting the SRHR of Transgender Women in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, despite official recognition as a separate gender category, transgender women (known locally as hijra) continue to Read More »
ACTION RESEARCH
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The Fault in Child Marriage: An overview of the effects of child marriage through the lens of SRHR
At an age when a young girl is supposed to explore her interests, stay engaged in education, play with her dolls, enjoy her childhRead More » -
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% of women aged 20-24 having been Read 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 Bangladesh, exposing the countryRead More » -
Low Knowledge, High Risk: Urban Slum Dwellers In Bangladesh Are Lacking Awareness About HIV/AIDS
Bangladesh has made significant strides in tackling HIV/AIDS, yet the urban slums of Dhaka remain highly vulnerable due to limitedRead More »
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
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Implementing the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
In 2019, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the UN Women Bangladesh country office, publisheRead More » -
Repealing of Evidence Act 1872: Law to be reformed to protect dignity of rape victims
The government is working to amend the existing Evidence Act, seeking to remove the provision to make “negative” remarRead More » -
MOHFW’s National Accreditation Guideline for Adolescent Friendly Health Service
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) is focusing on standards of Adolescent Friendly Health Services (AFHS) to improvRead More » -
Health, Population and Nutrition eToolkit for Fieldworkers
This eToolkit by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) contain useful materials to help field workers disseminate impoRead More »
FACT SHEETS
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Infographic: COVID-19 effect on sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries
COVID-19 could have a catastrophic effect on sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries. To discuss and deRead More » -
Infographic: Child Marriage in Humanitarian Settings in Bangladesh and other South Asian Countries
The Women’s Refugee Commission conducted foundational research, providing some of the first robust evidence of the magnitude andRead More » -
Fact Sheet on RITU: To improve Menstrual Health of Adolescent Girls
A Fact Sheet has been recently developed which illustrates the Lessons on sustainability learned from a menstrual health programmeRead More » -
50th CPD session Chair’s Summary
It was the 50th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development (CPD). The session was held on 3-7 April 2017. IssuesRead More »
