Women's Rights
College Student’s Alleged Gang Rape in Chittagong Triggers Public Anger
On International Women’s Day, a college student was allegedly gang-raped at Guliakhali Beach in Sitakunda, Chittagong. While police have made an arrest, conflicting ...
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Iraq’s Personal Status Law Amendment is a Negative Step for Women’s Rights
Amendments have been made to Iraq’s controversial Personal Status Law. However, despite some improvements, these amendments ultimately fail to protect women’s equal rights. ...
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Sexual Violence Against Tamil Women in Sri Lanka
A recent report by the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has shown widespread sexual violence and torture committed against Tamil women by ...
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School Teacher Arrested for Alleged Rape of Fifth-Grade Student in Thakurgaon
A government primary school teacher has been arrested for allegedly raping a fifth-grade student during private lessons in Thakurgaon. School teacher Mozammel Haque ...
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A New Report Reveals The High Child Marriage Rate In Bangladesh And Calls For Solutions To The Situation
UNICEF, UN Women and Plan International issued a new report on March 8th, 2025, which indicated Bangladesh’s highest child marriage rate in Asia ...
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Tensions Between Japan And The UN Rise As The Country’s Imperial Family Faces Hereditary Issues
Questions about gender equality arise in Japan after a CEDAW report denounces the country’s imperial laws banning women from the throne. At the ...
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A Wave of Violence Against Women in Bangladesh: Superstition, Politics, and Power Struggles
Showcasing violence against women, a disturbing video of a woman being tortured over superstition has gone viral. Meanwhile, another woman became the victim ...
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Rubiales Convicted but Walks Free – Jenni Hermoso Demands Justice
26-02-2025 Érica Moreira Women’s Rights Researcher, Global Human Rights Defence. On February 21st, 2025, Jenni Hermoso announced her willingness to appeal the verdict ...
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February 6th: A Day That Must Not Be Forgotten
10-02-2025 Anne-Marie Leal Women’s Rights Researcher, Global Human Rights Defence. February 6th marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital ...
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Chhaupadi: A Harmful Traditional Practice in Nepal
07-02-2025 Valentina Palcovicova South East Asia Researcher Global Human Rights Defence Chhaupadi is a deeply entrenched traditional practice in parts of western ...