A nation that silences its educators is a nation that jeopardises its future.
Islam articulated a bold vision for women’s dignity and autonomy in its earliest revelations.
Number of families where men provide for women is rapidly decreasing.
The expansion of animosity and prejudice is rooted in toxic patriarchy.
The real issue here is power and control over women’s bodies and space.
For centuries, half of humanity—women—have been systematically denied their rightful place at decision-making tables.
This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.
There is an increasing pushback on women’s rights and gender equality globally.
The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.
Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working
The interim government needs to quickly set an agenda that reaffirms its commitment to upholding women's rights.
We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.
Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain was an autodidact who became a formidable champion of women’s rights and education when women in South Asia, especially Muslim women, were forced to live in subhuman conditions, almost like animals, or even worse than animals
Australia withdrew from a one-day series scheduled for March last year in the United Arab Emirates after the Taliban imposed strict restrictions on Afghan women, including banning them from attending universities.
A review of the history reveals that International Women's Day has its roots in significant political struggles. Yet, in contemporary times, the focus has shifted away from this core theme.
I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.
As long as the problems addressed in Sultana’s Dream continue to exist and be relevant, we must uphold Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain’s work, values, and ideologies
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.
Just because things could always be worse doesn’t mean that the current issues are not worth fighting for.
