Proverbs, short and profound, often sum up wisdom passed down through generations. Bangla, one of the world’s most spoken languages, is rich with such gems. One such saying in the language—”manush ki bolbe?”—is central to Intimacies of Violence, a debut book by Dr Nadine Shaanta Murshid, an associate professor at the University at Buffalo.
Over 78 percent of women in Bangladesh have experienced technology-facilitated violence against women (TF-VAW), reveals a new study by NETZ Bangladesh.
Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.
In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.
Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working
November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.
At least 117 women and girls across the country were victims of violence in October, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
How is it that women are still not safe in their workplaces, in the outdoors, or even at home?
Women, no matter how old or young, are always on somebody’s radar.
The national helpline for women and children who are victims of violence is not serving its intended purpose.
Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.
That justice for rape survivors is a mirage in this country is no news, with a miserable conviction rate of three percent in rape cases.
I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.
Take urgent action to rescue her, punish rapist/abductors
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.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that spans from 25 November, the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. This campaign aims to mobilise individuals and organisations globally to raise awareness and take action against all forms of violence and discrimination faced by women and girls.
On the UN-designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, protesters marched in Europe and the Americas.
Reports of GBV, harassment in factories can no longer be ignored
A national guideline is a good first step
