Gender Based Violence

Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice

The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints

No gender justice without climate justice

Climate change is pushing women further towards the precipice of social violence and natural risks.

#Social Awareness / Strength in solidarity: 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence

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.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence / Online violence against women is real violence

Every day, women of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds become victims of online harassment and abuse in the form of trolling, bullying, hacking, cyber pornography

Bangladesh’s persistent child abuse woes

Why have we done so little to ensure safety and dignity of our future generations?

How did Bangladeshi women fare in 2022?

Women's achievements were overshadowed by the gendered inequalities they continue to face

‘Change laws that undermine women’s position in the family’

Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh

Reducing child marriage is crucial for reducing violence against women

Research has found strong links between child marriage and increased violence against women and gender inequality

Women still unsafe at work

Why is it taking so long to implement High Court directive to stop sexual harassment?

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice

The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints

December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023

No gender justice without climate justice

Climate change is pushing women further towards the precipice of social violence and natural risks.

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

Strength in solidarity: 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence

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.

December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

Online violence against women is real violence

Every day, women of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds become victims of online harassment and abuse in the form of trolling, bullying, hacking, cyber pornography

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Bangladesh’s persistent child abuse woes

Why have we done so little to ensure safety and dignity of our future generations?

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

How did Bangladeshi women fare in 2022?

Women's achievements were overshadowed by the gendered inequalities they continue to face

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

‘Change laws that undermine women’s position in the family’

Barrister Sara Hossain speaks on where we go next in dealing with violence against women in Bangladesh

December 4, 2022
December 4, 2022

Reducing child marriage is crucial for reducing violence against women

Research has found strong links between child marriage and increased violence against women and gender inequality

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Women still unsafe at work

Why is it taking so long to implement High Court directive to stop sexual harassment?

June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019

Women’s repression a hurdle to achieve expected development: Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq has said the repression of women is a big hurdle to achieve the expected development of the country.

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