Youth Voices Take Centre Stage Against Child Marriage
What happens when young people get the space to tell their own stories? Sometimes, a photograph can open the door to a story, and a story can start a conversation that … Read More »
Meeting Held to Include Technology-Facilitated GBV in the CoP for Share-Net Bangladesh (SNBD)
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TGBV) is an increasingly important concern as digital platforms become part of everyday life. According to the 2024 National Violence Against Women Survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of … Read More »
When Boys Suffer Sexual Violence: A Reality We Rarely Discuss
What happens when the victims of sexual violence are boys? Are their experiences being recognised, reported and addressed with the seriousness they deserve? Sexual violence in madrassahs is a long-standing concern … Read More »
Bangladesh’s Commitment at UNGA: Midwifery at the Heart of Primary Healthcare Transformation
For women, access to skilled healthcare close to home can make a significant difference during pregnancy, childbirth and the period after birth. In Bangladesh, a renewed commitment to midwifery is placing … Read More »
YPSA is Strengthening Adolescent-Friendly SRH Services in Chattogram
Access to quality Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services depends not only on the availability of healthcare facilities, but also on whether young people feel safe, respected and understood … Read More »
UN Declares November 27 as International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage
The United Nations General Assembly has officially adopted a landmark resolution establishing November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. Adopted by consensus by … Read More »
How Much Accessible Are MR Services to Garment Workers?
Approximately 1.73 million to 2.3 million women work in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, making up roughly 52% to 55% of the total workforce of 3.3 million to 4.4 million. For … Read More »
Strengthening Organisational Resilience: Preparing for Emergencies and Changes
Strong programmes need strong organisations behind them. But when an emergency disrupts operations, a key person becomes unavailable or leadership suddenly changes, how prepared are organisations to keep their commitments, protect … Read More »
Bangladesh is ready to Take Midwifery to the UN-General Assembly
A safe pregnancy should not depend on where a woman lives, how much her family earns or how far she must travel to reach a health facility. Yet for many women, … Read More »
The Missing Side of SRHR: Who Teaches Boys About Their Changing Bodies?
For many boys, growing up comes with questions that are rarely asked aloud. Why is the body changing? Is a particular change normal? Who can they ask without being laughed at? … Read More »