Legal aid for those who can’t afford it
Govt helps resolve 4.3 lakh disputes free of cost Shah Alam and Jahanara got married seven years back in Cumilla, and they were living peacefully with their two children despite struggling … Read More »
Tell all leaders to apply a gender lens to COVID-19
The Deliver for Good Campaign is calling on governments to apply a gender lens and put girls, women, and gender equality at the center of COVID-19 preparedness, response, and recovery by … Read More »
Call for Participation in the International Community of Practice on COVID-19, SRHR and Gender Equality
Share-Net Bangladesh kindly invites you to take part in the International Community of Practice on COVID-19, SRHR and Gender Equality. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the impact of the … Read More »
Addressing the rise in domestic violence during lockdown
While one-fourth of the world’s population is under home-quarantine to contain the spread of the novel Covid-19 pandemic, another crisis is brewing behind closed doors—domestic violence. Research shows that in emergencies … Read More »
Man kills wife on Facebook Live
The suspect turned himself in to police after the murder in Feni town. A man in Feni streamed killing his wife on Facebook Live before turning himself in to law enforcement. … Read More »
Domestic violence on the rise: MJF
Urges govt to take swift action As lockdowns have been enforced all around the world to contain the spread of coronavirus, incidents of domestic abuse has increased. Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) … Read More »
Bangladesh sends food aid to brothels as women fight to survive lockdown
Up to 100,000 women could be left unable to support families as brothels are closed amid fears of Covid-19 outbreak The government of Bangladesh has started sending emergency food and aid to the … Read More »
Celebrate, support and strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. All countries must invest in nursing and midwifery education, employment and leadership to strengthen health systems and advance gender equity … Read More »
COVID-19: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding
Pregnant woman and new mothers who are suffering from COVID-19, or are at risk of contracting the coronavirus might be facing dilemma on how to interact with their newborns, whether they … Read More »
Esrat Karim named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Esrat Karim, founder of AMAL Foundation, was named under Social Entrepreneurs category in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list 2020. Forbes presented this year’s edition of Forbes 30 Under 30 … Read More »