Prescribing Progress: UNFPA’s Visionary Alliance for SRHR in Bangladesh
UNFPA Bangladesh is making strides in women’s empowerment and healthcare improvement through formalised collaborations with key private sector entities. Announced at a recent signing ceremony, this collective initiative aims to empower … Read More »
Hijab, Health, and Human Rights: Narges Mohammadi’s Stand Against Injustice
In the midst of international acclaim and recognition, Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, has taken a bold and desperate step to shed light on the injustices plaguing her … Read More »
Unmasking the Truth: 200,000 Child Victims of Sexual Abuse in Spain’s Church
In a shocking revelation, an independent commission in Spain has uncovered a heartbreaking truth – more than 200,000 children are estimated to have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of the … Read More »
Cervical Cancer Breakthrough: Unveiling the 35% Risk Reduction Treatment
Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking approach to treating cervical cancer, which may be the most significant advancement in two decades. This approach involves using existing, affordable drugs alongside traditional radiotherapy, resulting … Read More »
Share-Net Bangladesh 8th SRHR Knowledge Fair 2023: Shaping a Smarter Bangladesh through Education
On September 7, 2023, the 8th SRHR Knowledge Fair, presented by Share-Net Bangladesh, brought together a dynamic mix of government officials, experts, and advocates at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center to … Read More »
Empowering Girls Through Education: A Key Strategy to Prevent Child Marriage
With the highest incidence in Asia, Bangladesh has the fourth highest percentage of girl child marriage before the age of 18. Poor economic and social conditions, inadequate education, illiteracy, and religious … Read More »
Empowering MHM Sustainability: The Banana Fiber Solution
In search of a sustainable MHM solution, banana fiber has emerged as a game-changer, offering a myriad of advantages that extend beyond its intrinsic strength and durability. Its eco-friendly, biodegradable, comfortable, … Read More »
Sexuality and Society: Rethinking the Role of ‘Virginity’ in Our Lives
The idea of “virginity” endures as a social construct with enduring ramifications in a world where friends, family, lovers, and even medical professionals seem to retain an oddly intrusive obsession with … Read More »
Navigating Period Poverty: Empowering Women’s Menstrual Health in Bangladesh
The lack of education and awareness on menstrual health management (MHM) is a significant issue in Bangladesh, with only six percent of schools providing MHM education. This lack of information leads … Read More »
Challenging the Norms: Breaking the Silence’s Quest to End Child Sexual Abuse
A group of people were shocked by the hush around child sexual abuse 29 years ago. In 1996, they founded “Breaking the Silence” (BTS) in the hopes that debates and other … Read More »