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As we commemorate International Women's Day (8 March), it is an opportune moment to reflect on Bangladesh's progress in promoting women's development and empowerment. The country has made significant strides in breaking down the barriers that have long hindered women's progress. There has been a significant shift towards including women in decision-making and leadership positions, [...]

Banu, a Nepalese woman who suffered brutal sexual abuse after her husband died, lived with her husband’s violent family for years in India. Banu’s story is a poignant reminder that millions of women are facing violence in the one place they should feel safe: their home. Banu*, 31, is from Putali Bazar in Nepal’s Syangja […]

People with disabilities are often hardest hit by the consequences of climate change, but their experiences are less likely to be heard. This International Day for People with Disabilities, we share the story of Nursanah, a scallop-seller in Indonesia calling for action to protect the environment on which his livelihood depends. Globally, climate change has [...]