The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.
Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.
Sigma Huda’s legacy for the empowerment of women, be it at the home, on the roads or in the courtroom, lives on.
In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.
A very brief discussion of the possible legal steps to be taken by a rape victim are discussed in this piece.
Rape and other sexual crimes are largely misunderstood because people refuse to understand or fail to understand why they are crimes in the first place.
In rural areas, gender-based violence traps women in a cycle of abuse, fear, and systemic neglect.
Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.
Young artists have utilised their creativity to address pressing issues such as inequality, gender-based violence, and the need to challenge outdated societal norms. Through their powerful work, they convey a strong commitment to driving change and transforming individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
Marium was only 10 years old when she faced the horrors of sexual violence in 2018..
Coordinated response vital to protect female internet users
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.
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
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
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.
What forces abused women to return to live with their tormentors even after repeated incidents of domestic violence?
Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh
Sexual and gender-based violence devastates individuals, families and communities.
In spite of the activism, increased partnerships and awareness, gender-based violence continues unabated in the private and public domains.
