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 »
The Constant Fight Against Gender-Based Violence: Why Bangladesh Needs Smarter Laws, Not Just Harsher Punishments
The proposed amendments to the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act 2000 have sparked concerns among legal experts and women’s rights activists. As the interim government moves forward with legal reforms, … 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 »
ICFP 2025 Call for Abstracts Now Open: Accepting Abstract Submissions on SRHR Research, Program, and Advocacy
The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) 2025 is now accepting abstract submissions, with the deadline extended to 19 April 2025, 11:59 PM ET. This biennial event, scheduled for 3–6 November … Read More »
Rewriting the Age-Old Narrative: The Road to Equality Starts with Changing Social Perceptions
At a recent roundtable titled “Empowering Women: Driving Equality for a Sustainable Future,” organised by The Financial Express in Dhaka, experts emphasised that achieving gender equality in Bangladesh requires a fundamental … Read More »
New Scope For Tommorrow’s SRHR: WHO is Offering Research Fund for Youth’s to Advance Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) has announced a call for concept notes to advance adolescent sexual and reproductive health research, addressing key priorities identified in the 2022-2024 … 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 »
The Wonder Woman We Need Right Now: Polish Activist Justyna Wydrzyńska Risks Jail for Defending Safe Abortion
In Poland, where one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe limits reproductive health rights, Justyna Wydrzyńska stands as a symbol of resistance. A doula and activist, Justyna risks a … Read More »
In The Binary We Trust: Donald Trump Pushed Inclusivity Movement At Stake By Recognising Only ‘2 Genders’
When on January 15, 2025, the newly re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled executive orders defining biological sex strictly as male or female, we were not completely surprised, because we saw … Read More »
Saving Lives Through Awareness: Cervical and Breast Cancer Awareness Week 2025
Cervical Cancer and Breast Cancer Awareness Week, observed from January 19 to 25, 2025, highlights two of the most pressing health concerns for women in Bangladesh. These diseases are among the … Read More »
