UNICEF reports in 2014 that 2 out of 3 girl child face marriage before 18, and UNWOMEN reports that such violence cause a huge economic loss, as it makes a loss of 1,939 crore taka a year, which is 2.12…
Women and girls are the major victims of gender based violence. While the whole world is vocal against violence against women and girls, we encounter a number of incidents everyday that challenge the overall women development policies and their effectiveness.…
Action 2015 is a global campaign made up of organizations, coalitions and partnerships from around the world in January 2015. To organize country level campaigns six development and advocacy organizations including World Vision Bangladesh, Help Age International, SERAC-Bangladesh, Save the…
Action 2015 is a global campaign to mobilize mass people on their rights and demands for upcoming sustainable development goals. To organize country level campaigns six development and advocacy organizations including World Vision Bangladesh, Help Age International, SERAC-Bangladesh, Save the…
Action 2015 is a global movement made up of organizations, coalitions and partnerships from around the world to see concrete action and ambitious agreements to tackle the root causes of inequality, injustice, poverty, and climate change in 2015. To organize…
At least one third of the most common cancers can be prevented through reducing alcohol consumption, healthier diets and improved physical activity levels. If smoking is included the figure is about 50%. Further, according to the WHO, 57000 people die…
Sundarbans is one of the wonders and the largest mangrove forest in the world. It was recognized by UNESCO as a heritage site in 1997. The devastating oil spill in the River Shela inside Sundarbans on December 9 has put…
Health is a human right and a cornerstone of sustainable development and global security. The World Health Organization?s constitution also affirms that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental human right. However in Bangladesh Constitution,…
On the eve of Human Rights Day 2014, SERAC-Bangladesh, The Hunger Project and Young Men for Gender Equality (YM4GE) jointly hosted a study circle in Mymensingh on Wednesday focusing youth voices to prevent gender based violence and ways to prevent…
According to the GAP Report from UNAIDS, 1.5 million people worldwide died of AIDS-related illnesses in 2013. By the end of 2013, an estimated 35 million people around the world were living with HIV. Further, UNAIDS also reported that Bangladesh…