gender equality

Bangladesh unveils gender-sensitive roadmap to aid coastal women adapt

Bangladesh launches gender-sensitive livelihood tools and a climate roadmap to support coastal women facing salinity impacts, aiming to strengthen...

Women farmers lead the way: Heifer International launches Asia campaign to amplify their voices

Heifer International launches Asia campaign amplifying women farmers’ voices, showcasing leadership, financial inclusion, and stories from Nepal and Cambodia...

South Asian youth push for regional climate coalition to tackle water crisis

Young leaders from South Asia call for a regional climate coalition to address worsening water crises, stressing inclusive governance,...

Water access key to gender equality, says UN chief

On World Water Day 2026, UN chief António Guterres urged urgent action to ensure water access, highlighting its critical...

Bangladesh urges gender-responsive energy policies

At a national conference, policymakers and experts urged stronger women’s leadership in energy governance to ensure Bangladesh’s just, inclusive...

Zaima calls for action on gender equality in climate

Speaking in Dhaka, Zaima Rahman says Bangladesh’s climate and development goals require women’s leadership, inclusive policymaking, and action beyond...

EU joins Canada Switzerland to back Nagorikota SDGs

The EU has joined Canada and Switzerland to support Nagorikota in Bangladesh, strengthening civic engagement to advance SDGs, prioritising...

Women are still underrepresented in climate talks at COP30

Despite modest gains, women remain sidelined in global climate negotiations at COP30, raising concerns over equity, effectiveness and climate...

Climate justice needs women leaders and new masculinities

As climate impacts intensify in Bangladesh, EcoMen highlights how women-led leadership and reimagined masculinities strengthen resilience, challenge inequality and...

Stakeholders meet on gender issues in plastic waste

Stakeholder consultation meeting held to address gender issues in plastic waste management sector in Cox’s Bazar Poisoned mustard seeds allegedly...

EcoMen wraps up online training on masculinities and climate

A three-day EcoMen online training united young Bangladeshis to explore care-based masculinities, challenge patriarchy and connect gender equality with...

Women still sidelined in climate decision-making

Lawmaker calls for meaningful inclusion of women in climate policies in Kathmandu Bagmati Province women lawmakers say women are included...