Unstapling the Pages: How Digital Tools are Finishing the Lessons Schools Skip
In many rural villages across Bangladesh, the pages of the NCTB Physical Education textbook remain suspiciously crisp. While the chapters on football or cricket are dog-eared, the sections on reproductive health … Read More »
Beyond Protection: Why Women with Disabilities Are Excluded from SRHR Policies in Bangladesh
Imagine a young woman, let’s call her Maya, entering a community clinic in rural Bangladesh. She uses a wheelchair. After entering the clinic, she meets a steep flight of stairs, followed … Read More »
A Matter of Dignity: Reframing Urban Sanitation as a Human Right
Most of our ideas for urban sanitation are just centred around pipes, drains, and facilities. But the truth is, this narrow perspective overlooks a fundamental truth, which is that sanitation is … Read More »
The Invisible Thread: Bridging Reproductive Health and Mental Well-being
For generations, women have been told that their bodies and minds live in separate rooms. However, science has finally caught up to what many have felt for years in this decade. … Read More »
Surviving Without Choice: The Juxtaposition of the SRHR Landscape in Rohingya Camps
For nearly eight years, the hills of Ukhia and Teknaf have been a temporary home to over a million people, yet for the Rohingya, “temporary” has become a word incredibly associated … Read More »
Marital Rape: Does the Law Protect Bangladeshi Women?
For many women in Bangladesh, the home is not a sanctuary; it is a place of silent suffering. While the nation has made strides in education and economic participation, a dark … Read More »
Dignity in the Workplace: Nairobi’s Bold Step for Menstrual Health
Nairobi has spoken, and the message is clear: menstrual health is no longer a hidden struggle but a formal workplace right. In a move that has sent ripples across Africa, Nairobi … Read More »
Czechia Moves to Break Cycle of Period Poverty
Since the start of this year, schools across the Czech Republic have successfully implemented a change that could significantly impact the lives of thousands of young people. Menstrual pads and tampons … Read More »
Yemen’s Crisis within a Crisis: How War Has Weaponised Gender-Based Violence
News headlines often draw our attention towards the War in Yemen. We see them, utter a sigh or two and move on. As the Security Council fails to pass another resolution … Read More »
Faith, Fear and Facts: Navigating Sexuality Education in Bangladesh
“Contrary to popular belief, comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) isn’t exclusively about sexuality. Beyond information on safe sex and pregnancy prevention, CSE teaches people to be aware of their bodies, respect boundaries, … Read More »