When we are informed that 133 women have been killed by their husbands in seven months, it is no longer just a number.
Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.
Renowned musician and social activist Farzana Wahid Shayan, known for her bold stance on gender inequality and oppression, has once again raised her voice in response to the alarming rise of gender-based violence in Bangladesh. In recent weeks, a wave of brutal incidents, including the rape of eight-year-old Asiya by a relative, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, prompting widespread outrage and calls for justice.
When we are informed that 133 women have been killed by their husbands in seven months, it is no longer just a number.
Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.
Renowned musician and social activist Farzana Wahid Shayan, known for her bold stance on gender inequality and oppression, has once again raised her voice in response to the alarming rise of gender-based violence in Bangladesh. In recent weeks, a wave of brutal incidents, including the rape of eight-year-old Asiya by a relative, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, prompting widespread outrage and calls for justice.
