A Leading Cause of Death in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women. It is estimated that every year 11,956 new cases of cervical
Promoting the rights of girls and women
The situation for girls and women in Bangladesh is changing for the better, especially in terms of economic participation.
BE BOLD FOR CHANGE
“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” said Maya Angelou, the famous civil rights activist and poet. Her statement gives us an idea of why we need to Be Bold for Change - this year's theme for International Women's Day celebrated on the 8th of March.
Investing in Teenage Girls
'Invest in girls, change the world!', 'Educate a girl, educate a nation!', 'Want to change the world? Invest in a teenage girl' or some
"We want to be self-sufficient"
World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was recommended by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme In 1989. 'Investing in teenage girls' is the theme of 2016.
Insightful Dialogue at Bangla Academy on Midwifery
This year from the 3rd to the 5th of May, the National Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, 2016 was organised by the Embassies of Sweden, Kingdom of Netherlands, UNICEF and UNFPA.
Family planning: Equity and choice in the SDG Agenda
Family planning: Equity and choice in the SDG Agenda
Closing the gaps for gender equality: The role of the Bangladesh Police in fighting Gender Based Violence
The Sustainable Development Goals call for an integrated approach, taking environmental, social and economic dimensions into account: planet, people and prosperity. This year's theme clearly points towards the importance of considering Gender throughout all
"Professional Midwife led Maternal and Newborn Health Care in Bangladesh"
The joint Daily Star-UNFPA roundtable entitled “Professional Midwife led Maternal and Newborn Health Care in Bangladesh” was held
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
On the 19th of December, The Daily Star and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organized a roundtable at the Zila
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
ON the 5th of December, The Daily Star and the United Nations Population Fund
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
On the 28th of November, The Daily Star and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organized a policy-level dialogue at
Moving into the post-2015 era – How global agreements will guide us
The first framework to be agreed upon as part of the post-2015 era the goal in Sendai was to finalize the post-2015 global framework
The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030
On the 17th of October, The Daily Star and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly organized a
What the UN is doing
Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries. Worldwide, an estimated one in three women will
A transformative agenda for women and girls in a crisis-prone world
The last two years have seen an unprecedented number of man-made and natural disasters, resulting in millions of people displaced within and outside national borders.