Unheard Voices of HIV/AIDS: Call for Researchers from the Dutch Journal for Gender Studies
The Dutch Journal for Gender Studies is looking for scholars and researchers in the field of Gender and Sexuality Studies to contribute to a special issue about “intersectional narratives of HIV/Aids … Read More »
Crowding, Fear, and Social Pressure: Barriers to SRH for Young Rohingya Refugees
The Rohingya refugee settlements are primarily spread across Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar. These refugee settlements form the heart of a massive humanitarian crisis. One may question: what is the … Read More »
Our Everyday Essentials: Why Human Rights Are Non-Negotiable
Every 10 December, on Human Rights Day, we are reminded that dignity, freedom and justice are not luxuries; they are essentials. This time, we are observing the day under the theme … Read More »
Dhaka’s Dark Reality: Over 5,000 Girls Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
A shocking new study reveals that children, pushed into brothels or onto the streets due to poverty and deception, face, on average, more than 24 perpetrators every week. A recent major … Read More »
When Progress Fails to Protect: The Quiet Crisis of Gender-Based Violence in Bangladesh
Bangladesh often presents a story of progress. Women lead the nation’s politics, drive its garment industry, and shape its social movements. Yet behind this narrative lies a stubborn and painful truth. … Read More »
Bangladesh Loses $8b to Child Marriage Annually!
Almost half of the 16 Days of Activism has passed. From November 25th to December 10, the world comes together to combat gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism. One … Read More »
The Quiet Crisis: Understanding Adolescent Motherhood in Bangladesh
In the bustling rural heartlands of Bangladesh, a quiet but profound shift is taking place. For decades, the nation has grappled with one of the highest adolescent fertility rates in South … Read More »
Seven Partners, One Mission: Youth Share-Net Begins a New Chapter for SRHR in Bangladesh
When conversations turn to the future of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Bangladesh, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: young people can no longer remain on the sidelines. … Read More »
Living Together, Not Apart: Why Peaceful Coexistence Matters More Than Ever
On 4 March 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/79/269, proclaiming 28 January as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence. The resolution emphasises the role of Member States and … Read More »
A Sanctuary in the Chaos: Redesigning the First Response to Sexual Assault
For decades, the emergency room has been a place of harsh fluorescent lights, barking intercoms, and clinical efficiency. For a survivor of sexual assault, this environment often feels less like a … Read More »