Combating violent extremism cannot be limited to just security
"Mother I know three languages but I can’t find a job.”
5y ago
Why we need more family level policy changes
In April last year, the “two-finger test” on rape victims was banned by the High Court of Bangladesh stating it had no scientific or legal basis. Rights activists have long been insisting that the “two-finger test” was irrational and tantamount to a second rape of the victim.
5y ago
Exploring the potential of children with disabilities
The predecessor of the SDGs was the MDGs, one of which was increasing equitable access to education. Bangladesh claimed to have achieved 100 percent primary education by the end of 2015 whereas it completely left out disabled children.
6y ago
A measure of our society
December is the month of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the Human Rights Day, but what do these signify and why are they failing to uphold their purposes?
6y ago
Addressing psychosocial disabilities in disaster management
Recently, I came across a friend's Facebook status that read: “The rain is supposed to bring forth life from land, and comfort our stressful minds. Not flood our cities and villages, nor wash away homes and livelihood.
7y ago
Changing People and Institutions
Upon becoming a member of the Global Shaper's Hub of Dhaka, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, I began a
7y ago
Why we need a disability inclusion revolution
Anita's father holds up his eleven-year-old daughter with both hands under her arms -- supporting her to stand as his wife makes the
7y ago
May 10, 2019
Combating violent extremism cannot be limited to just security
"Mother I know three languages but I can’t find a job.”
March 28, 2019
Why we need more family level policy changes
In April last year, the “two-finger test” on rape victims was banned by the High Court of Bangladesh stating it had no scientific or legal basis. Rights activists have long been insisting that the “two-finger test” was irrational and tantamount to a second rape of the victim.
December 19, 2017
Exploring the potential of children with disabilities
The predecessor of the SDGs was the MDGs, one of which was increasing equitable access to education. Bangladesh claimed to have achieved 100 percent primary education by the end of 2015 whereas it completely left out disabled children.
December 12, 2017
A measure of our society
December is the month of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the Human Rights Day, but what do these signify and why are they failing to uphold their purposes?
August 25, 2017
Addressing psychosocial disabilities in disaster management
Recently, I came across a friend's Facebook status that read: “The rain is supposed to bring forth life from land, and comfort our stressful minds. Not flood our cities and villages, nor wash away homes and livelihood.
April 28, 2017
Changing People and Institutions
Upon becoming a member of the Global Shaper's Hub of Dhaka, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, I began a
February 12, 2017
Why we need a disability inclusion revolution
Anita's father holds up his eleven-year-old daughter with both hands under her arms -- supporting her to stand as his wife makes the
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