It is women's constitutional right to seek and receive justice
Discriminatory laws against women need amendment
Seizing the opportunity?
Three years ago, a Bangladeshi woman, let's call her Nila, petitioned the High Court asking for protection of her fundamental right to equality. She had been living in a violent marriage. But as a Hindu in Bangladesh, she has no right to divorce, and no exit route from continuing abuse.
A blueprint for ending child marriage
When a young girl is pushed into marriage, the damage can last long after her wedding day. Research shows that girls who marry...
There is no guideline limiting the actions that they can take: Sara Hossain
We challenged this legislation as being unconstitutional back in 2010. There was a petition that was filed by three of my colleagues who challenged the blocking of Facebook in 2010.
December 13, 2022
It is women's constitutional right to seek and receive justice
Discriminatory laws against women need amendment
September 29, 2017
Seizing the opportunity?
Three years ago, a Bangladeshi woman, let's call her Nila, petitioned the High Court asking for protection of her fundamental right to equality. She had been living in a violent marriage. But as a Hindu in Bangladesh, she has no right to divorce, and no exit route from continuing abuse.
March 11, 2017
A blueprint for ending child marriage
When a young girl is pushed into marriage, the damage can last long after her wedding day. Research shows that girls who marry...
August 24, 2015
There is no guideline limiting the actions that they can take: Sara Hossain
We challenged this legislation as being unconstitutional back in 2010. There was a petition that was filed by three of my colleagues who challenged the blocking of Facebook in 2010.
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