Gender
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Bangladeshi woman Khadiza Akter Khushi broke with ancient wedding tradition to fight for equality
Sep 26, 2019When 19-year-old Khadiza Akter Khushi led hundreds of people to the home of her soon-to-be husband, she didn’t do it for her guests. She did it for all the Bangladeshi women she hoped would follow in... -
Study demonstrates potential for soccer to turn boys into gender advocates
Jun 8, 2019A new study out of Nigeria from two adolescent health organizations, Grassroot Soccer (GRS) and Youth Education Development Initiative (YEDI), shows that soccer is a promising tool in positively changing the attitudes and behaviors of adolescent... -
Grameenphone holds panel discussion encouraging women in the ICT sector
Apr 29, 2019To commemorate the “International Girls in ICT Day”, Grameenphone has arranged a panel discussion at the GP House today not only to recognize the efforts of women in the ICT field but also to encourage further inclusiveness ensuring gender equity. Michael Foley,... -
Grameenphone holds panel discussion encouraging women in the ICT sector
Apr 28, 2019To commemorate the “International Girls in ICT Day”, Grameenphone has arranged a panel discussion at the GP House recently not only to recognize the efforts of women in the ICT field but also to encourage further... -
WOW – Women of the World Festival launched in Dhaka
Apr 11, 2019The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, in partnership with The WOW Foundation, a UK based organisation working to build, convene and sustain a global movement to advance the empowerment... -
Women and child-friendly disaster risk reduction in Bangladesh
Apr 4, 2019Climate change induces adverse effects on populations’ dynamics where disaster risk reduction is a crucial issue. Biophysical, demographic, institutional, economic, and socio-cultural factors determine populations’ vulnerability to climate change when there is an unequal distribution of... -
Grameenphone aims for stronger gender balance in workplace
Mar 15, 2019Grameenphone Ltd. aims to build gender balance in the workplace and strongly believes that balance can bring synergy and better results, both professionally and personally. This position was reiterated at a panel discussion celebrating International Women’s... -
Discussion on “Women’s Reproductive Health, Cancer and Rights” held in Dhaka
Mar 14, 2019A discussion on ” Women’s Reproductive Health, Cancer and Rights” was held on March 9, 2019 at Sagor-Runi Auditorium of Dhaka Reporters’ Unity in observance of International Women’s Day. Community Oncology Foundation of Bangladesh in association... -
World Bank bond highlights importance of investing in women through Agriculture
Mar 9, 2019In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the World Bank priced a Sustainable Development Bond to raise awareness for the importance of investing in women’s empowerment in rural areas....Read More -
Gender inequality! Power and prosperity ended up in a dark close door
Mar 8, 2019Whereas the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) starts, but in reality, women and girls are far away to get the fair opportunity of quality education where the science, technology and innovation learning can lead them to compete...
