Family ignorance linked to maternal deaths
A “social autopsy” exercise in Bangladesh identified family decisions as a key factor in 28 cases of maternal death during pregnancy and childbirth. A social autopsy involves asking members of the … Read More »
HRW Report: Abuses in Bangladesh’s Legal Recognition of Hijras
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT: “I Want to Live With My Head Held High” Almost two years ago, the Government of Bangladesh officially recognized the Hijra community of Bangladesh. Hijra, or a … Read More »
Bangladesh Story of Change: Nijera Kori
‘We do it ourselves: Nijera Kori and the struggle for economic and gender justice in Bangladesh’, EMERGE Case Study 2. This story of change is part of a series of eight, … Read More »
Factors associated with male involvement in reproductive care in Bangladesh
A research paper has been released on Jan 3 in BioMed Central’s journal of Public Health (BMC Series) which surveyed male involvement in reproductive health. The paper states the appreciable progress … Read More »
Right to Health
One of the fundamental rights of human being is to have the highest attainable health services. “The right to health is enshrined in the International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural … Read More »
Menstrual Regulation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has achieved the Millennium Development Goal of reducing maternal mortality. The unique contribution of Menstrual Regulation to women’s health care in Bangladesh has made immense improvement in reducing maternal mortality … Read More »
EARLY AND FORCED MARRIAGE IN POOR URBAN AREAS OF BANGLADESH
In Urban slums, early and forced marriage is very common. This practice is driven by complex interplay of a range of socio-cultural, religious, economic and political factors. Living conditions in urban … Read More »
Intervention on SRHR and violence against women and girls in Dhaka slums
Dhaka is one of the fastest growing metropolises in the world. Young population move to Dhaka in unprecedented numbers searching for work every year. Many women and girl who live in … Read More »
Men involvement in menstrual hygiene interventions
Women’s ability to access basic rights like livelihood and education is linked with the social perceptions and practices. Women’s SRHR issues influence on how they can and are allowed to avail … Read More »
Four new projects on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Bangladesh
NWO-WOTRO Science for Global Development (Netherlands) has recently partnered with several organizations in Bangladesh for four projects within the research programme of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Awarded projects: Sexual … Read More »
