violence against women

Fix the system to prevent rape

Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women / Violence against women is a denial of human rights

November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.

117 women were victims of violence last month

At least 117 women and girls across the country were victims of violence in October, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

Violence against women: When will the misogyny end?

How is it that women are still not safe in their workplaces, in the outdoors, or even at home?

It could’ve been any one of us in Moumita’s place

Women, no matter how old or young, are always on somebody’s radar.

To be born poor and a woman!

The government needs to do more to protect vulnerable populations

Make people aware of 109 hotline

The national helpline for women and children who are victims of violence is not serving its intended purpose.

Opinion / Climate change is fuelling child marriage in Bangladesh

Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.

The violence of silencing a rape survivor

That justice for rape survivors is a mirage in this country is no news, with a miserable conviction rate of three percent in rape cases.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Fix the system to prevent rape

Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Violence against women is a denial of human rights

November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.

November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024

117 women were victims of violence last month

At least 117 women and girls across the country were victims of violence in October, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Violence against women: When will the misogyny end?

How is it that women are still not safe in their workplaces, in the outdoors, or even at home?

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

It could’ve been any one of us in Moumita’s place

Women, no matter how old or young, are always on somebody’s radar.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

To be born poor and a woman!

The government needs to do more to protect vulnerable populations

May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024

Make people aware of 109 hotline

The national helpline for women and children who are victims of violence is not serving its intended purpose.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

Climate change is fuelling child marriage in Bangladesh

Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

The violence of silencing a rape survivor

That justice for rape survivors is a mirage in this country is no news, with a miserable conviction rate of three percent in rape cases.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Respecting boundaries and holding men responsible

I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.