The real issue here is power and control over women’s bodies and space.
For centuries, half of humanity—women—have been systematically denied their rightful place at decision-making tables.
This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.
There is an increasing pushback on women’s rights and gender equality globally.
The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.
Defaced image of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein raises questions on women's rights and feminism.
Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working
The interim government needs to quickly set an agenda that reaffirms its commitment to upholding women's rights.
We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.
The real issue here is power and control over women’s bodies and space.
For centuries, half of humanity—women—have been systematically denied their rightful place at decision-making tables.
This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.
There is an increasing pushback on women’s rights and gender equality globally.
The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.
Defaced image of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein raises questions on women's rights and feminism.
Existing justice mechanisms for rape crimes are not working
The interim government needs to quickly set an agenda that reaffirms its commitment to upholding women's rights.
We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.
Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain was an autodidact who became a formidable champion of women’s rights and education when women in South Asia, especially Muslim women, were forced to live in subhuman conditions, almost like animals, or even worse than animals
