‘Rising Together’ for a Better Tomorrow: UNFPA and Swiss Embassy Join Forces for Women & Youth in Rohingya Refugee Camps and Host Areas
The Rohingya refugee crisis has reached a breaking point as Myanmar’s ongoing violence and dwindling humanitarian aid strain vulnerable communities in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. To address these challenges, the … Read More »
Empathy Beyond Awareness: Dismantling the Hidden Reality of Rural Gender-Based Violence
Sathi (pseudonym), a young girl in a rural village of Kurigram. She is just 15 years old, forced into marriage to ease her family’s financial burden. A year later, she became … Read More »
Saltwater Sorrow of Coastal Bangladesh: The Impact of Saline Water on Reproductive Health
Under the relentless sun in Khulna’s coastal village, Rahima Begum struggles to collect a pot of freshwater. For her family, it’s not just about thirst—it’s about survival. Regular consumption of saline … Read More »
Dissection of a Digital Dystopia: Time to Fight Harassment in the Virtual World
In a busy college dorm in Dhaka, Nabila’s phone buzzed incessantly. What started as friendly comments on her photos escalated into threats, lewd messages, and even fake profiles misusing her images. … Read More »
No Excuse for Any Kind of Abuse: Time to Promise for a Violence Free Society for Women and Girls
“He said he loved me, but the bruises told a different story,” shares Farida, a 28-year-old mother of two from Dhaka. For years, she endured abuse at the hands of her … Read More »
SRHR Access Under Fire: What’s at Stake in Trump’s Second Term
On a chilly November morning, Molly, a mother from California, stood with her non-binary child, Sammy, outside the Heritage Foundation in Washington. Their homemade sign read: “Bans Off Our Bodies.” Hundreds … Read More »
From Fear to Freedom: Time to Advance Sexual Harassment Legislation in Bangladesh
“I was in second grade when an elderly relative touched my chest while holding me on his lap. I knew something was wrong but didn’t tell my mother,” shared Salma Sultana … Read More »
Political Reforms vs. Social Realities: Why Violence Against Women and Children Persists in Bangladesh?
Despite a recent political shift in Bangladesh, the alarming rate of violence against women and children continues unabated. Official statistics reveal a grim picture: in the first nine months of this … Read More »
Early Detection, Global Action: Take a peek inside WHO’s “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) aims to bring attention to these objectives, emphasising the urgent need for early detection, thorough treatment, and holistic support systems for patients, particularly those … 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 »
