A Universal Pledge for Safety: Sima Bahous Calls for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
“If I can’t be safe in my own home, where can I be safe?” These words from Nadia, a survivor of domestic violence in South Asia, echo the heartbreaking truth shared … Read More »
Silent Cries Behind Closed Doors: Why Abuse of Domestic Workers Remains Rampant
The harrowing case of Kalpana, a 13-year-old domestic worker from Dhaka, brutally tortured in a wealthy household, has sparked outrage and shed light on the long-standing issue of abuse faced by … Read More »
Beyond Naga Fuchka or Cold Coffee: What It’s Really Like for Dhaka’s Single Women
In Dhaka, people often imagine single, independent women living carefree lives—working corporate jobs, hanging out with friends over spicy “Naga” fuchka, sipping cold coffee at North End, or taking perfect Instagram … Read More »
From Gardens to Gender Equity: JANO’s Mission to Combat Malnutrition and Promote SRHR
In Bangladesh, where nearly 36 million adolescents comprise one-fifth of the population, the challenges of malnutrition and inadequate sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education are pressing. With 45% of adolescent girls … Read More »
The Hidden Cost of Imposed Celibacy: The Silent HIV Risks Facing By Migrant Workers
Every year, millions of migrant workers leave their home countries in search of better economic opportunities. These workers contribute significantly to the economies of both sending and receiving countries. In 2015, … Read More »
The Aftermath of Silencing Sharifa’s Tale: An Introspect on the Crisis of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
“Teaching comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is still a sensitive matter,” observes Maheen Sultan, a senior fellow at BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD). This statement resonates profoundly, especially in light … Read More »
To Uphold Human Rights Above All: Key Issues on the Agenda of the HRC56’s June 2024 Session
“Systemic racism, genocidal wars, and the suppression of fundamental freedoms are not mere violations—they are crimes against humanity that the world can no longer ignore.” These are the sobering words that … Read More »
Climate Change and SRHR: How is the situation? What are the ways out?
“Globally, 1.8 billion people live in households without water supplies on the premises. In seven out of 10 such households, women and girls aged 15 and older are primarily responsible for … Read More »
MHM Awareness in Haor & Char Regions: Ruku Mia’s Mission to Improve Menstrual Hygiene Knowledge through SHOUHARDO III Plus
“It was not easy to speak about menstrual hygiene among the women and adolescent girls being a man in the rural context,” Ruku Mia shares, “but I am happy as a … Read More »
Sex, Safety, and Survival: Addressing The Hidden HIV/AIDS Risks In Khulna’s Red-Light Districts
“From November 2021 to October 2022, 65 people, including three children, were diagnosed with AIDS at the Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Center at Khulna Medical College Hospital,” reads a recent report. This … Read More »