gender equality

COP30: Why is gender justice still a footnote?

As the world gathers in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a sobering truth becomes increasingly clear: the promise of gender justice as part of climate justice remains unfulfilled.

Pledge equal inheritance, land rights for women

Speakers at a roundtable yesterday urged all political parties to include clear commitments in their election manifestos to ensure women’s equal rights in family inheritance, land ownership, agricultural resources, and access to natural resources.

Eliminate gender disparities in laws

The Women’s Affairs Reforms Commission has proposed a series of comprehensive reforms to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women embedded in the country’s laws, constitution, policies, and institutions.

International Women's Day / Have those in power failed Bangladesh's women?

Female leadership hasn’t dismantled patriarchy or ensured women’s rights.

International Women’s Day: Fight to increase women’s political participation

International Women’s Day has its roots in political struggles for gender equality, yet its original essence has been diluted over time.

The world is failing women and girls

There is an increasing pushback on women’s rights and gender equality globally.

Time to recognise women's contribution in agriculture

Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.

16 Days of Activism / Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

World Toilet Day 2024 / Women should not have to struggle with a toilet crisis

On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

Time to recognise women's contribution in agriculture

Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Women should not have to struggle with a toilet crisis

On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters

Jabeur, the 2022 Madrid champion, took a swipe at tournament organisers, telling reporters she believes tennis still has a way to go to achieve gender equality, despite it being the leader in women's sport.

April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024

Navigating masculinities in Dhaka’s slums

Not all men are equal under the patriarchy.

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Overcoming sexist textbooks to bridge the gender gap in education

Given the theme of inspiring inclusion, it's imperative to ask: does academic research sufficiently inspire inclusion?

February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024

Prohibition of foetus sex detection: A timely and ethical step

This pivotal development addresses the intricate matter of disclosing the sex of foetuses

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

The future is female, but so was the past

Women in indigenous, prehistoric, and precolonial societies, across all continents, were actually in positions of power and privilege

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

The hidden impact of patrilocality

At the core of a patrilocal society lies the notion of women occupying a lower status than men.

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

Are feminists asking for 'too much'?

Just because things could always be worse doesn’t mean that the current issues are not worth fighting for.