
Latest Blogs
A selection of blogs from across the Federation

South Asia
Iran’s New Hijab Law: A Call for Solidarity and Action
Drafted in 2022, amidst the uprising sparked by the death of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini while in custody of Iran’s “Morality Police”, the “Hijab and Chastity Bill” was passed on November 30th, 2024.
31 May 2025
RENEW takes a holistic approach to tackling gender-based violence. It is not only responding to SGBV—but transforming how Bhutan understands healing, dignity, and rights.
28 May 2025
The Global Gag Rule undermines hard-won gains by creating barriers for organizations providing sexual and essential reproductive healthcare services.
07 April 2025
Sex work is legally recognized in Bangladesh. However, sex workers have little to no access to social, economic and legal resources.
08 March 2025
It is time we underpin the centrality of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice in advancing gender equality and empowerment for ALL women and girls.
12 February 2025
The recent freeze on the USAID funding worldwide will have a direct impact on the lives and dignity of millions of people across South Asia, especially Bangladesh.
04 February 2025
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable yet persistent cancers among women in South Asia and across the globe, yet the uptake of the HPV vaccine remains low in the region.
