Observed for over a century, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than just a celebration; it is about recognising women’s accomplishments and reflecting on progress towards achieving gender equality.

A new assessment has revealed a glaring “equality gap” in Bangladesh’s justice system, highlighting 19 laws that remain discriminatory, one law that needs to be repealed, and four new laws that are urgently required.

Bold in politics, ignorant on equality

Bijly Baroi is the sole breadwinner for a family of six. A caregiver in Barishal, Bijly entered the healthcare workforce after her father, a former carpenter, became unable to work due to illness.

Across the world, women are underrepresented. Globally, fewer than one in four parliamentarians are women.

As the world gathers in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a sobering truth becomes increasingly clear: the promise of gender justice as part of climate justice remains unfulfilled.

Speakers at a roundtable yesterday urged all political parties to include clear commitments in their election manifestos to ensure women’s equal rights in family inheritance, land ownership, agricultural resources, and access to natural resources.

The Women’s Affairs Reforms Commission has proposed a series of comprehensive reforms to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women embedded in the country’s laws, constitution, policies, and institutions.

Female leadership hasn’t dismantled patriarchy or ensured women’s rights.

International Women’s Day has its roots in political struggles for gender equality, yet its original essence has been diluted over time.

There is an increasing pushback on women’s rights and gender equality globally.

Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.

Jabeur, the 2022 Madrid champion, took a swipe at tournament organisers, telling reporters she believes tennis still has a way to go to achieve gender equality, despite it being the leader in women's sport.

Not all men are equal under the patriarchy.

Given the theme of inspiring inclusion, it's imperative to ask: does academic research sufficiently inspire inclusion?

This pivotal development addresses the intricate matter of disclosing the sex of foetuses

Women in indigenous, prehistoric, and precolonial societies, across all continents, were actually in positions of power and privilege

At the core of a patrilocal society lies the notion of women occupying a lower status than men.