Where Art Meets Advocacy: ‘Body and the Map’ Speaks of Violence, Trauma, Resistance, and Hope
“Art allows us to confront what words often fail to express,” says curator Sharmillie Rahman of Body and the Map, a thought-provoking art exhibition currently on display at Bengal Shilpalay. Featuring … Read More »
Survival Against Salinity: Climate Change’s Toll on Women in Coastal Bangladesh
“Every sip of water reminds us of the hardship we endure,” shares Rahima, a mother of two from coastal Bangladesh, where saltwater intrusion is a growing health crisis. Rising sea levels, … Read More »
Govt. Forms Women’s Affairs Reform Commission: Share-Net Bangladesh Celebrates Dr. Halida Akhter’s Appointment
The government’s establishment of the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission is a significant step toward addressing such challenges. The commission, led by Shireen Parveen Haque, a founding member of Nari Paksha, aims … Read More »
New Role, Old Agenda: Trump Expected to Appoint Stephen Miller to Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to appoint Stephen Miller as his deputy chief of staff for policy, raising significant concerns for advocates of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Known … Read More »
From Getting Dolls to Making Dolls! The Harrowing Reality of Microplastics Found in Fetus
In a startling discovery, Rutgers University researchers found that tiny plastic particles could potentially end up in newborns’ organs, raising urgent concerns for both environmental and reproductive health. “Microplastics can cross … Read More »
Upcoming Event: Member Consultation Meeting 2024 by SNBD on 4th Novemeber
Dear valued member, Greetings from Share-Net Bangladesh! As you are aware, Share-Net Bangladesh is a large community of individual and organisational members, who actively support its focus, vision, aims and activities … Read More »
Protecting Future Generations: Final Phase of HPV Vaccination Reaches 6.2 Million Girls Across Bangladesh
“A single dose of HPV vaccine will prevent cervical cancer, protect women’s health, and help to build a healthy nation,” declared MA Akmall Hossain Azad, Senior Secretary of the Health Service … Read More »
A Step Towards Cervical Cancer Prevention: 1.40 Lakh Girls in Rangpur to Get Free HPV Vaccines
In a significant move to protect young girls from cervical cancer, around 1.40 lakh juvenile girls in Rangpur are set to receive the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This free vaccination campaign, … Read More »
Enriching Today-Empowering Tomorrow: Experts Emphasised on Educating Youth for Better Sexual Health Access
Experts from diverse sectors emphasised the urgent need for education to address deeply ingrained taboos surrounding youth sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Bangladesh. This call came during a recent … Read More »
Supporting SRHR Amid Flood Crisis: UNFPA Appeals for $5 Million in Bangladesh Flood Relief
Over 5.82 million people in southeastern Bangladesh have been severely impacted by flash floods, with women, adolescent girls, and marginalised gender-diverse communities facing heightened risks. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) … Read More »