Shamsin Ahmed

Combating violent extremism cannot be limited to just security

"Mother I know three languages but I can’t find a job.”

Why we need more family level policy changes

In April last year, the “two-finger test” on rape victims was banned by the High Court of Bangladesh stating it had no scientific or legal basis. Rights activists have long been insisting that the “two-finger test” was irrational and tantamount to a second rape of the victim.

Exploring the potential of children with disabilities

The predecessor of the SDGs was the MDGs, one of which was increasing equitable access to education. Bangladesh claimed to have achieved 100 percent primary education by the end of 2015 whereas it completely left out disabled children.

A measure of our society

December is the month of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the Human Rights Day, but what do these signify and why are they failing to uphold their purposes?

Addressing psychosocial disabilities in disaster management

Recently, I came across a friend's Facebook status that read: “The rain is supposed to bring forth life from land, and comfort our stressful minds. Not flood our cities and villages, nor wash away homes and livelihood.

Changing People and Institutions

Upon becoming a member of the Global Shaper's Hub of Dhaka, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, I began a

Why we need a disability inclusion revolution

Anita's father holds up his eleven-year-old daughter with both hands under her arms -- supporting her to stand as his wife makes the

May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019

Combating violent extremism cannot be limited to just security

"Mother I know three languages but I can’t find a job.”

March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019

Why we need more family level policy changes

In April last year, the “two-finger test” on rape victims was banned by the High Court of Bangladesh stating it had no scientific or legal basis. Rights activists have long been insisting that the “two-finger test” was irrational and tantamount to a second rape of the victim.

December 19, 2017
December 19, 2017

Exploring the potential of children with disabilities

The predecessor of the SDGs was the MDGs, one of which was increasing equitable access to education. Bangladesh claimed to have achieved 100 percent primary education by the end of 2015 whereas it completely left out disabled children.

December 12, 2017
December 12, 2017

A measure of our society

December is the month of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the Human Rights Day, but what do these signify and why are they failing to uphold their purposes?

August 25, 2017
August 25, 2017

Addressing psychosocial disabilities in disaster management

Recently, I came across a friend's Facebook status that read: “The rain is supposed to bring forth life from land, and comfort our stressful minds. Not flood our cities and villages, nor wash away homes and livelihood.

April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017

Changing People and Institutions

Upon becoming a member of the Global Shaper's Hub of Dhaka, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, I began a

February 12, 2017
February 12, 2017

Why we need a disability inclusion revolution

Anita's father holds up his eleven-year-old daughter with both hands under her arms -- supporting her to stand as his wife makes the

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