Beneath the Polished Surface: Record Gonorrhoea and Syphilis Rates in UK Demand Prompt Action
“STIs can have a major impact on your health, regardless of your age, gender, or sexual orientation,” warns Dr. Hamish Mohammed, a consultant epidemiologist. The latest figures from the UK Health … Read More »
Are We Doing Enough? The Hidden Crises of Safe Motherhood in Bangladesh
While the world was celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day, yesterday was also Safe Motherhood Day. This year, the Health and Family Welfare Ministry set the theme “Make baby delivery in hospitals, save … Read More »
Make Your Own Pads: Overcoming Period Poverty with Sustainable Solutions
“Over 50% of women in coastal areas suffer from pre-cervical cancer symptoms due to poor menstrual practices,” reveals a 2020 report from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital. Despite efforts by … Read More »
The Red Ant-Black Ant Controversy: Is Politicizing Population Control a Good Decision?
In many parts of the Indian subcontinent, there’s an age-old fable about red ants and black ants. According to the tale, red ants represent Hindus, while black ants symbolize Muslims. Both … Read More »
Silence Around Fistula: Time to Overcome Barriers to Treatment
Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in reducing maternal mortality, yet the silent suffering of women with fistula remains largely overlooked. Obstetric fistula, often caused by prolonged obstructed labor without medical intervention, … Read More »
Empowering Teens in Northern Bangladesh: Kishore Abhijan and UNICEF Launch Education Program on Gender Equality and SRHR
In a region where traditional views have long dictated the lives of young women, change is blossoming. Saima Akhter, who bravely resisted her family’s plan to marry her off at a … Read More »
By the Community, For the Unity: UNFPA’s Advocacy for Health and Equality Worldwide
“I have faced rejection from my family, my community, my entire society. I could not go to school,” said Mamouni, a transgender woman from Bangladesh. Despite the legal recognition of a … Read More »
Charting a New Course: Prioritizing SRHR to End Child Marriage in Bangladesh
“Child marriage is not just a violation of human rights; it’s a barrier to development.” – UNICEF Bangladesh, despite legal frameworks and advocacy efforts, continues to grapple with the harrowing reality … Read More »
A New Era for Women’s Rights: EU Parliament’s Stand on Abortion as Fundamental Rights
In a decisive move towards safeguarding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), the European Parliament has voted in favor of including the right to abortion in the EU Charter of … Read More »
A Feminist Approach to Climate Solutions: Bridging SRHR and Climate Justice
“Participation in climate and environmental decision-making is a human right, and the equal participation of people of all genders generates outcomes that are more effective and sustainable.” Despite growing awareness of … Read More »