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 childhood, develop her skills and thoughts, and so … Read 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 married before turning 18, according to a new report by … 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 country’s deep-rooted issues of gender-based violence (GBV), legal system failures, and … Read 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 limited awareness, socio-economic disparities, and gender-based inequalities. A recent study sheds light … Read 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 2022 alone, an estimated 2.3 million newborns died. For every maternal death, countless more women … 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 assessment of SRH services in the Rohingya refugee camps of Ukhia and Teknaf, Bangladesh. This evaluation aimed to … Read More »
Bytes of Change: Navigating the Digital Health Landscape to Unlock New Possibilities in SRHR
The rise of digital health platforms in Bangladesh, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, marks a significant step towards health digitalisation. However, this shift has also exposed vulnerabilities, particularly in sensitive fields … Read More »
Disparities in Health and Health Care: 5 Key Questions and their SRHR Implications
In the U.S., significant health disparities are not just persistent—they’re deepening. Black infants are more than twice as likely to die as White infants, and maternal mortality rates for Native Hawaiian … Read More »
If We Could See Through Their Eyes: The Grim Reality of Child Sexual Exploitation in Dhaka
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, the silent suffering of thousands of young girls trapped in commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC) is a reality that demands urgent attention. A recent study conducted by the Freedom … Read More »
Joint Action For Nutrition Outcome (JANO): Addressing the Nutritional Needs of Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) & Adolescent Girls
“One-fifth of Bangladesh’s population, approximately 36 million people, are adolescents, yet many lack essential health knowledge and access to healthcare services.” This statistic underscores a pressing issue in Bangladesh, particularly in … Read More »
