gender equality

Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters

Jabeur, the 2022 Madrid champion, took a swipe at tournament organisers, telling reporters she believes tennis still has a way to go to achieve gender equality, despite it being the leader in women's sport.

Navigating masculinities in Dhaka’s slums

Not all men are equal under the patriarchy.

Beyond the pages / Overcoming sexist textbooks to bridge the gender gap in education

Given the theme of inspiring inclusion, it's imperative to ask: does academic research sufficiently inspire inclusion?

Prohibition of foetus sex detection: A timely and ethical step

This pivotal development addresses the intricate matter of disclosing the sex of foetuses

The future is female, but so was the past

Women in indigenous, prehistoric, and precolonial societies, across all continents, were actually in positions of power and privilege

The hidden impact of patrilocality

At the core of a patrilocal society lies the notion of women occupying a lower status than men.

Are feminists asking for 'too much'?

Just because things could always be worse doesn’t mean that the current issues are not worth fighting for.

Over 99 percent of Bangladeshis hold at least one bias against women

What are the costs and consequences of such biases?

No country for women and girls

What codes of safety and protection can ensure women’s right to, well, exist?

March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023

Where are indigenous women’s stories?

Indigenous women are read even less. There are multiple root causes–lack of editorial support for indigenous authors writing in their mother tongues, the predominance of oral traditions, gender inequality and bias.

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Why Iceland is a masterclass in equality

The government is better than any other nation in supporting single mothers. Parental leave is generous, and the choices and decisions by all are respected.

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Invest more to accelerate gender equality

Achieving gender equality requires collective effort from all members of society.

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Why the theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is under-representative

The theme most certainly represents women, but does it represent all women?

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

300 years needed to reach full gender equality

UN chief stresses the importance of having women's contribution in technology and innovation.

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

‘Ensure gender equality for women everywhere’

Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury says at AmCham’s luncheon meeting

January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023

Why are our guardianship laws still so patriarchal?

Mothers can now be students' sole legal guardians, but this is only the first step forward

November 26, 2022
November 26, 2022

How much have we achieved in eliminating gender-based violence?

In spite of the activism, increased partnerships and awareness, gender-based violence continues unabated in the private and public domains.

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

Kamla Bhasin believed in the power of love, not the love of power

Remembering feminist activist, writer and poet Kamla Bhasin on her one-year death anniversary.

September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022

Men, lower your gaze and stop judging women

Men must control their own base instincts instead of policing women's clothing.