gender parity

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.

Why gender sensitivity is still the call for the day

Women who opt to work in garment factories, instead of working as a domestic help or getting married, are often viewed as women of “loose character.” In fact, this is the case for all working women, be it RMG workers, or journalists, photographers or field researchers.

UNESCO hails BD's progress in achieving gender parity in education

Irina Bokova, director general of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), highly appreciate Bangladesh's progress in achieving gender parity in education.

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.

February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

Why gender sensitivity is still the call for the day

Women who opt to work in garment factories, instead of working as a domestic help or getting married, are often viewed as women of “loose character.” In fact, this is the case for all working women, be it RMG workers, or journalists, photographers or field researchers.

June 23, 2015
June 23, 2015

UNESCO hails BD's progress in achieving gender parity in education

Irina Bokova, director general of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), highly appreciate Bangladesh's progress in achieving gender parity in education.