Including the voice of adolescents with disabilities in the National Plan of Action
The Turning Point Foundation was awarded the Share-Net International Small Grant in 2017 for its project titled ‘’Promote SRHR and Inclusion in the Government’s National Plan of Action on Adolescent Health Strategy 2017-2030 in Bangladesh’. … Read More »
Importance of SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health Right) and MR (Menstruation Health) for youth in Bangladesh
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Right (SRHR) and Menstruation Health Right (MR) are least spoken issues among youth in Bangladesh. The reason behind this is the cultural taboo associated with these … Read More »
Effect of Covid 19 on Child Marriage
Along with the first quarter of the year, Covid 19 has crippled the economic structure globally, mostly in countries like Bangladesh, India and many more. Bangladesh, a country being densely populated … Read More »
When marriage is prescribed as a cure
Why is marriage prescribed by some doctors as a ‘medicine’ that will solve all of a women’s gynecological problems? Why is a woman’s character and choices questioned directly or indirectly during … Read More »
“Community members must own the process of change” says Dr Noor Mohammad, Executive Director, PSTC
Applications are open for the Community Skyrocket Grant Fund. This is one of the three grant windows of the Learning Spark Fund which will be awarded by ‘Making the Most of … Read More »
Access to Contraception During the Pandemic
According to data revealed by UNFPA, ‘the ongoing lockdown and major disruptions to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could result in seven million unintended pregnancies in the coming months’. It … Read More »
Talking about Periods with Dad
Menstruation has always been a matter that has been dealt with secrecy. Ever since history, it has been a topic of discussion for women alone, who have been having the conversation … Read More »
Family Planning and Contraception during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the cracks that have been existing in our society leaving indirect impacts in family planning and contraception. Sex does not stop during pandemics, therefore, it is … Read More »
The Flaws in the Rape Law of Bangladesh
Taqbir Huda and Abdullah Titir, Research Specialists at BLAST (Bangladesh Legal Aid Services and Trust), spoke to Share-Net Bangladesh about the Rape Law Reform Campaign that is being led by BLAST, … Read More »
Policy Review: Breaking the Taboo: Menstruation in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, menstrual hygiene is a taboo and heavily stigmatised subject to be discussed openly in public or even in the family. Taboo and misconceptions associated with menstruation cause women and … Read More »