Violence against women and girls was increasing in Bangladesh due to easy accessibility to pornography on the internet, a study found. The findings were disclosed at a press conference, organised by the non-profit Manusher Jonno Foundation, at the National Press Club on
violence against women
‘All should prevent violence against women’
Rashida Manjoo, a special rapporteur of the UN, on Wednesday, said that every country in the world has the responsibility to take effective steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against women. She further said, “Violence against women is the most pervasive violation of human rights, which is a cause and consequence ... Read more
Stop violence against women
Thousands join human chains in Dhaka as part of global movement Thousands of people took the streets in the capital and elsewhere in the country on Thursday demanding an end to violence against women. Prominent personalities, rights activists, actors, corporate officials, students as well as NGO representatives joined the protests throughout the
Say no to violence against women
American feminist playwright urges American playwright, performer, feminist, activist Eva Ensler called everybody to observe February 14 as V-day for the protest against violence on women at a press conference held at the Hotel Ruposhi Bangla on Thursday. Tony award winning Enslar is visiting Dhaka as part of the ‘One Billion Rising Global Campaign’ marking February 14 ... Read more
Strict laws sought
Violence against Women Strict laws sought Strict laws should be passed and enforced to prevent violence against women in the country, speakers demanded at a human chain yesterday. They said the whole society, including the government, political and social parties and individuals, should hold strong protest movements to prevent violence against