gender-based violence

The hidden cost of workplace oppression

Psychological violence in the workplace—rooted in patriarchy—undermines equity and well-being.

16 Days of Activism / Our chance to be heard

Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.

16 Days of Activism / Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women

Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.

16 Days of Activism / Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

Fix the system to prevent rape

Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working

16 Days of Activism / Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice

Examining Bangladesh's challenges in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.

16 Days of Activism / At least one woman raped nearly every 9hrs

Marium was only 10 years old when she faced the horrors of sexual violence in 2018..

Failure to check rising child marriage is inexcusable

Latest BBS data reveals staggering increase in incidents

‘Violence against women is a violation of human rights’

Our society still considers violence against women to be a women's issue and holds the view that only women should talk about it or protest it.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

The hidden cost of workplace oppression

Psychological violence in the workplace—rooted in patriarchy—undermines equity and well-being.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

Our chance to be heard

Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women

Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Fix the system to prevent rape

Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice

Examining Bangladesh's challenges in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

At least one woman raped nearly every 9hrs

Marium was only 10 years old when she faced the horrors of sexual violence in 2018..

March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024

Failure to check rising child marriage is inexcusable

Latest BBS data reveals staggering increase in incidents

December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023

‘Violence against women is a violation of human rights’

Our society still considers violence against women to be a women's issue and holds the view that only women should talk about it or protest it.

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

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.