Activism Against Gender Based Violence

476 women raped in the last six months

What has the state done to prevent violence against women and girls?

Why gender sensitivity is still the call for the day

Women who opt to work in garment factories, instead of working as a domestic help or getting married, are often viewed as women of “loose character.” In fact, this is the case for all working women, be it RMG workers, or journalists, photographers or field researchers.

Women on the move

Bangladesh hasn't ratified the Domestic Workers Act itself, making it difficult for the government to require the same of destination countries.

July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022

476 women raped in the last six months

What has the state done to prevent violence against women and girls?

February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

Why gender sensitivity is still the call for the day

Women who opt to work in garment factories, instead of working as a domestic help or getting married, are often viewed as women of “loose character.” In fact, this is the case for all working women, be it RMG workers, or journalists, photographers or field researchers.

December 9, 2015
December 9, 2015

Women on the move

Bangladesh hasn't ratified the Domestic Workers Act itself, making it difficult for the government to require the same of destination countries.