‘TWO FINGER TEST’ FOR RAPE VICTIMS LOSING ITS GROUND
Bangladesh might be one step closer to removing the controversial ‘Two Finger Test’ as a medical method and indication for sexual intercourse, which is also used in rape cases. The Human … Read More »
Child brides in Bangladesh
Child marriage was made illegal in 1929. However, due to poverty, inaction from law enforcement and traditions, the country is now showing worrying signs of regression. Bangladesh has the highest rate … Read More »
Youth talk SRHR
International Youth day was celebrated on 12th August all over the world. This year Arrow with support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has embarked on a partnership process in … Read More »
Empowering Girls to End Child Marriage
Sustainable development goals include elimination of child marriage which will give opportunities girls to rewrite their future. This year, The Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage is launched … Read More »
Men and young boys to end gender-based violence
Hundreds of school-going boys are visiting every household in their village and encouraging their neighbors to end gender-based violence, according to the The Daily Star. This revolutionary picture can be seen … Read More »
Create opportunities for midwives
Government and Private sectors need to work together to create opportunities for midwives, suggested Dr. Jahir Uddin Ahmed., Interim Chairperson of the Department of Midwifery and Nursing at BRAC University. According … Read More »
Menstruation Matters: Access to sanitary napkins
Women in the garment industry miss up to 6 working days per month because of their menstruation, according to Edward Prokash Bala, Head of Research of Square Pharmaceuticals. Bala spoke at … Read More »
Menstruation Matters: To everyone, everywhere
Share-Net Bangladesh observed the yearly Menstrual Hygiene Management Day with guest speakers from Square Pharmaceuticals and the project Ritu, and a lively discussion with over 40 participants. The theme of the … Read More »
Women Deliver Conference
Women Deliver conference is the world’s largest conference focusing on the health, rights and well-being of girls and women. State Minister MA Mannan has represented the ministers’ forum at the conference … Read More »
Progress in Family planning
Bangladesh has made considerable progress in family planning. In last few years, usage of contraception has increased, women’s health and use of preventive health care improved for the families, stated Dr. … Read More »