UNFPA supplement
PREVENTING CERVICAL CANCER / A Leading Cause of Death in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women. It is estimated that every year 11,956 new cases of cervical
Promoting the rights of girls and women
The situation for girls and women in Bangladesh is changing for the better, especially in terms of economic participation.
BE BOLD FOR CHANGE
“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” said Maya Angelou, the famous civil rights activist and poet. Her statement gives us an idea of why we need to Be Bold for Change - this year's theme for International Women's Day celebrated on the 8th of March.
Gender Based Violence and its Impact on Bangladesh's Development
An interactive and lively discussion looked into the issue of gender based violence (GBV) and its impact on Bangladesh's development.
Policy dialogue on data for the SDGs
An interactive and lively discussion looked into the issue of reliable and timely data and statistics for monitoring the progress
No more violence against girls and women
NOT a day seems to pass without new bone-chilling reports of inhumane violence and abuse perpetrated against women and children in Bangladesh, but against girls in particular. Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations
"We have achieved much on human development indicators"
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for future Energy Security
Nasrul Hamid, State Minister for Power and Energy: Globally, renewable energy and energy efficiency promotion activities is in
SDGs reaffirm support to Cairo mandate
Integrating population dynamics and sexual and reproductive health into development strategies was the main goal at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) that took place 21 years ago in Cairo, Egypt. On the eve of another decisive declaration expected to be adopted by the Member States of the United Nations in just a few days we take a look at how much of the ICPD agenda has been integrated into the outcome document "Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development", which will take over from the Millennium Declaration and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
SDGs reaffirm support to Cairo mandate
Integrating population dynamics and sexual and reproductive health into development strategies was the main goal at the
“I considered all feedback to be constructive...”
Mohammad Wahid Hossain; Director General of the National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT), Ministry of Health
Getting engaged – for adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights
Amena Akter Shilpi and Bijoy Hossain are two young peer trainers of BAPSA (Bangladesh Association for Prevention of Septic Abortion), both in their teens and are studying in a school in Mirpur. While we talked to them recently we could detect enthusiasm twinkling in
Tap into youth potential
INTERNATIONAL Youth Day (IYD), commemorated on the 12th of August every year, gives an opportunity to celebrate young peoples'
Every Pregnancy is Wanted
THE declining fertility rates witnessed up to a few years ago in Bangladesh have led some to ask whether the country will follow in the
Harnessing the Power of the Young
Young People are the most valuable resource of any country” said Chief Guest Md. Fazle Rabbi Miah, Deputy Speaker of the National
Preventing the Worst of Disasters
The theme of this year's World Population Day, is 'Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies', a topic with special resonance in the Asia
The Unsung Heroes of Natural Disasters…..
Zakir Hossain Miraj has been working for the Red Crescent Society since 1988. He joined as a volunteer and worked his way up. At
Harnessing the strength of the young
In 2015 the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) draw to a close and the UN Member States decide on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide global development until 2030. The implementation of this new development agenda will depend largely on the demographic changes taking place over the next 15 years and beyond.