Under the country’s rigid patriarchy and caste system, girls and women in Nepal tend to have lower status in family and society. They have limited access to education and livelihood opportunities, which hinder their development and chance to break the cycle of poverty. In promoting gender equality it is crucial to invest in women’s economic... Read More

Today, in the 21st century, menstruation is considered as unclean and a bad omen in many developing countries. Since the society is not comfortable with discussing menstruation, girls would have little to no knowledge about their periods. A 2014 survey revealed that 1 in 3 girls in Bangladesh did not know about menstruation before having... Read More

A few weeks ago, 19-year-old Noura, who stabbed her “husband” as he attempted to rape her, has had her life spared and sentenced to five years in jail instead. The conviction has sparked global outrage and put a spotlight on child marriage in Sudan. Noura was married to her “husband” from the age of 16... Read More

The G7 countries announced a global commitment of US$2.9 billion for girls’ education in crises. The G7 also endorsed a Declaration supporting the importance of investing in children’s education in crises, with a special focus on girls who face additional barriers because of their gender. This Declaration, coupled with the substantial financial investment, will help... Read More

Every year, more than 8,000 girls and women are trafficked in Nepal. They are being trafficked within Nepal, across the border into India or to other countries.

After an outbreak of violence in Rakhine State in August 2017, almost a million Rohingya people have fled Myanmar and now live in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. The displaced population have to camp in overcrowded shelters. Adolescent girls in particular, face specific risks.

Bangladesh continues to have one of the highest child marriage rates worldwide, despite laws that ban early marriages.