16 days of activism against gender-based violence

At least one woman raped nearly every 9hrs

Marium was only 10 years old when she faced the horrors of sexual violence in 2018..
24 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Rising cyber violence is a blot on Smart Bangladesh

Coordinated response vital to protect female internet users
11 December 2023, 06:28 AM

To combat gender-based violence, do away with systemic bias

Gender inequality and violence as the outcome of a society are symptomatic of the ethos that shape policies, family structures and opportunities for men and women.
7 December 2023, 02:00 AM

The most pervasive human rights violation

Addressing the urgency in Bangladesh during the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence: a call for legal reforms, societal transformation, survivor-centric care, and support for women's organizations
6 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Online violence against women is real violence

Every day, women of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds become victims of online harassment and abuse in the form of trolling, bullying, hacking, cyber pornography
3 December 2023, 00:00 AM

The violence that separates us

No amount of activism is enough to bring an end to gender-based violence when women’s and girls’ lives are considered less than that of their male counterparts.
25 November 2023, 03:00 AM

Domestic Violence Victims: Back in with abusers as the state fails them

What forces abused women to return to live with their tormentors even after repeated incidents of domestic violence?
10 December 2022, 01:00 AM

‘Change laws that undermine women’s position in the family’

Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh
8 December 2022, 16:00 PM

Gender-based violence not just a women’s issue

Sexual and gender-based violence devastates individuals, families and communities.
6 December 2022, 14:00 PM

How much have we achieved in eliminating gender-based violence?

In spite of the activism, increased partnerships and awareness, gender-based violence continues unabated in the private and public domains.
26 November 2022, 14:00 PM

Women still unsafe at work

Why is it taking so long to implement High Court directive to stop sexual harassment?
25 November 2022, 17:30 PM

Why do men have reservations about women’s reserved seats?

The patriarchal system gives men the privilege to claim convenience over ensuring women’s security
25 November 2022, 13:03 PM

How women's secondary status encourages violence

The value of a female is largely determined by what she can offer to her family and society
24 November 2022, 15:00 PM