Devastatingly pervasive: 1 in 3 women globally experience violence
Violence against women remains devastatingly pervasive and starts alarmingly young, shows new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners. Across their lifetime, 1 in 3 women, around 736 million, … Read More »
Improving Gender Equality at Your Workplace
It is never too late to improve gender equality at your workplace. Having an equal number of men and women in the workplace is just the first step to achieving gender … Read More »
High Court: Don’t reveal identities of sexual harassment, rape victims
Barrister Mahfuzur Rahman Milon filed a writ petition with the High Court on January 19 seeking a ban on revealing the identities of rape and sexual harassment victims, no matter whether … Read More »
Tashnuva Anan Shishir, set to be first transgender news presenter in Bangladesh
Breaking new ground for transgender women in society, it is a matter of immense pleasure and pride to acknowledge that, one of the active members of Share-Net Bangladesh, Tashnuva Anan Shishir, … Read More »
Why Feminism Is NOT the Same as Misandry
“She is a feminist – a man hater,” an acquaintance says while talking about a certain person. I look at him, bewildered and at a loss, but then I remember the … Read More »
ED: No signs of abating
We must focus not merely on punishment, but the deep-rooted social sickness which causes these crimes. Despite recent nationwide protests against rape and sexual violence, and despite assurances from the government, … Read More »
ED: Towards inclusivity
Transgender rights are human rights The transgender community in Bangladesh has long been stigmatized, marginalized, and excluded from the right to a free, peaceful, secure life. It is heartening to see … Read More »
Hygienic menstrual practices very low among adolescent girls: Survey
Only one in every 11 married adolescents and one in eight unmarried adolescents have hygienic menstrual practice, found the first ever “Bangladesh Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Survey (BAHWS) 2019-20”. The study … Read More »
Biden to end Trump-era anti-abortion “global gag rule”
President Joe Biden’s decision to scrap a “deadly” Trump-era policy banning funding for aid groups that discuss abortion could unleash billions in dollars for life-saving services in developing countries, women’s rights … Read More »
Share-Net International launches SNI Co-Creation Conference 2021
The most vibrant knowledge platform on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Share-Net International (SNI) is going to organize it’s biannual conference this year from 25-28 January and 3 February. … Read More »