Reproductive Rights Under Siege: Why Global Backlash Matters Now More Than Ever
For decades, the fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) has been a story of resilience – of communities pushing boundaries, women claiming autonomy, and policies slowly aligning with … Read More »
Is It Just On Papers? The Reality of Sexual Harassment Committee in Workplace
It is noted that Section 332 of the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, mentions taking effective measures to prevent sexual harassment incidents. Section 332(k) states that two external members from organisations … Read More »
Unheard Voices of HIV/AIDS: Call for Researchers from the Dutch Journal for Gender Studies
The Dutch Journal for Gender Studies is looking for scholars and researchers in the field of Gender and Sexuality Studies to contribute to a special issue about “intersectional narratives of HIV/Aids … Read More »
Crowding, Fear, and Social Pressure: Barriers to SRH for Young Rohingya Refugees
The Rohingya refugee settlements are primarily spread across Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar. These refugee settlements form the heart of a massive humanitarian crisis. One may question: what is the … Read More »
Our Everyday Essentials: Why Human Rights Are Non-Negotiable
Every 10 December, on Human Rights Day, we are reminded that dignity, freedom and justice are not luxuries; they are essentials. This time, we are observing the day under the theme … Read More »
Dhaka’s Dark Reality: Over 5,000 Girls Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
A shocking new study reveals that children, pushed into brothels or onto the streets due to poverty and deception, face, on average, more than 24 perpetrators every week. A recent major … Read More »
Sexual harassment complaint cell: No obligation to include external members
In 2009, the High Court delivered a landmark judgment to prevent sexual harassment and abuse in workplaces and educational institutions. One of the directives of the High Court was that institutions … Read More »
Bangladesh Loses $8b to Child Marriage Annually!
Almost half of the 16 Days of Activism has passed. From November 25th to December 10, the world comes together to combat gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism. One … Read More »
Maternal Health Pathway: How Dalit Women Access Care in Dhaka!
Reproductive health is understood to be one of the key markers of human development. Although Bangladesh has performed remarkably in increasing access to reproductive health services, gains are still somewhat distributed … Read More »
The Quiet Crisis: Understanding Adolescent Motherhood in Bangladesh
In the bustling rural heartlands of Bangladesh, a quiet but profound shift is taking place. For decades, the nation has grappled with one of the highest adolescent fertility rates in South … Read More »