Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.
Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.
The frameworks of portrayals of gender-based violence in our local productions have been birthed from the need to give voice to the oppressed Biranganas (war heroines)—as portrayed through several films or dramas throughout the years.
The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.
Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.
At 20, Ritu (not her real name) is determined to break free from her past and rewrite her life’s narrative.
A very brief discussion of the possible legal steps to be taken by a rape victim are discussed in this piece.
Rape and other sexual crimes are largely misunderstood because people refuse to understand or fail to understand why they are crimes in the first place.
University campuses ought to be places where we can learn, grow, and discover new things. Yet, for many women and gender-diverse students in Bangladesh, these spaces have become arenas of fear and marginalisation due to pervasive gender-based violence.
There is a global need for stronger policies and research to combat gender-based violence.
As I stepped into the Central Shaheed Minar late in the afternoon, I was greeted with the jovial and embracing atmosphere of feminists from all corners of the city— and perhaps even beyond. Most were decked out in orange and red sarees, seemingly in line with a theme for the day. Some were even in work mode, going live on social media platforms to share updates on behalf of their organisations.
Violence against women in Bangladesh feels like an existential tragedy.
Marium was only 10 years old when she faced the horrors of sexual violence in 2018..
Coordinated response vital to protect female internet users
Gender inequality and violence as the outcome of a society are symptomatic of the ethos that shape policies, family structures and opportunities for men and women.
Addressing the urgency in Bangladesh during the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence: a call for legal reforms, societal transformation, survivor-centric care, and support for women's organizations
Every day, women of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds become victims of online harassment and abuse in the form of trolling, bullying, hacking, cyber pornography
No amount of activism is enough to bring an end to gender-based violence when women’s and girls’ lives are considered less than that of their male counterparts.
What forces abused women to return to live with their tormentors even after repeated incidents of domestic violence?
