Child marriage in Bangladesh hinders girls' education and lifelong opportunities.

Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working

The interim government needs to quickly set an agenda that reaffirms its commitment to upholding women's rights.

Female activists of the July uprising fight for recognition

We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.

Hunger is not only a political or economic problem, but also an alarming gender issue.

FBCCI Acting President says in meeting with IFC delegation

Women's achievements were overshadowed by the gendered inequalities they continue to face

Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh

Prof Gitiara Nasreen of Dhaka University speaks on campus sexual harassment and media’s role in normalising sexual violence

Why do female sportspeople have to prove themselves “worthy” of the support their male counterparts can take for granted?

The data—with its sexism and its gaps—shows us that many of the barriers girls experience are determined merely by their gender. This inequality, present in all societies, is by far the most widespread bias.

Every three minutes, a girl between the ages of 15 and 19 is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, says a UN report that warns of a "crisis" fuelled by gender inequality.