Adolescents lack access to reproductive health care
In Bangladesh, adolescents are one of the most vulnerable segments of the entire population. Members of this new generation, whose age ranges from 15-24 years make about 19% of the total … Read More »
Media to change attitude towards Sexual Harassment
Gender-based violence is often unspoken. The cultural acceptance and attitude towards such violence can be changed with the help of media, emphasized by the speakers at a round table conference at … Read More »
Apathy towards child marriage!!
A USAID funded study by ICDDR,B found out that, “people do not see any “visible” benefit in delaying marriage.” “Young girls… are the only ones…who suffered due to early marriage” A … Read More »
GOVT WORKING ON HEALTH SERVICES FOR ALL: SPEAKER
Speaker of the parliament and chairperson of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury inaugurated on Sunday the 12th International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH 2015) to exchange ideas and opinions … Read More »
Rise of youth
Bangladesh counts 47 million young people; three times the population of Dhaka. In a report about adolescents all over the world, UNFPA states that Bangladesh should invest in its young people. … Read More »
Myths and Fears
One of the major barriers to improve the universal access to reproductive health is myths and fears. In Bangladesh, the local knowledge about reproductive health differs significantly from the medical/scientific school … Read More »