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Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Bangladesh: What Roles for Faith-Inspired Actors?

April 28, 2022

The COVID-19 emergencies have shone new light on gender-based violence (GBV), a long-standing challenge for Bangladesh, making the problems more visible and exacerbating them, with worrying indicators of rising domestic abuse and more child marriages. Religious actor roles, always a significant factor especially in perpetuating these trends, are also seen in new light, both to address negative facets that condone GBV and to advance positive collaboration. This report presents findings from a review of these factors, drawing both on available literature and interviews with both religious and non-religious entities working to address GBV. It elaborates specific action proposals addressed to the different communities involved: faith and non-faith actors, governments, external partners, and media.

A Regional Report on the Aawareness with Human Action (AHA!) South Asia Project: Actions, Trends, and Challenges in Addressing Social Cohesion & Hate Speech & Mis/Disinformation
March 11, 2022

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Youth Engagement with Religion and Faith in the 21st Century
December 16, 2021

Faith and Development in Focus: Lesotho

Faith and Development in Focus: Lesotho
June 15, 2020

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Faith and Development in Focus: Philippines
October 1, 2019

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Faith and Development in Focus: Myanmar
September 15, 2019

Faith and Development in Focus: Tanzania

Faith and Development in Focus: Tanzania
September 15, 2019

WFDD 2018 Annual Report

WFDD 2018 Annual Report
April 22, 2019

The International Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief: Sketching the Contours of a Common Framework
April 5, 2019

Developing New Approaches to Respond to the Needs of Faith Communities

Developing New Approaches to Respond to the Needs of Faith Communities
December 14, 2018

How do Religious Beliefs and Attitudes Influence Family Planning in Senegal? Excerpts from Endline Focus Groups

How do Religious Beliefs and Attitudes Influence Family Planning in Senegal? Excerpts from Endline Focus Groups
December 5, 2018

A Society's Responsibility: Ethics, Religion, and Children at Risk in Kenya, Senegal, and Cambodia

A Society's Responsibility: Ethics, Religion, and Children at Risk in Kenya, Senegal, and Cambodia
September 22, 2016

Modernizing Islamic Education: The Cases of Bangladesh and Senegal

Modernizing Islamic Education: The Cases of Bangladesh and Senegal
September 22, 2016

Responding to the Ebola Epidemic in West Africa: What Role Does Religion Play?

Responding to the Ebola Epidemic in West Africa: What Role Does Religion Play?
May 16, 2016

Female Genital Cutting: Cultural, Religious, and Human Rights Dimensions of a Complex Development Issue

Female Genital Cutting: Cultural, Religious, and Human Rights Dimensions of a Complex Development Issue
March 15, 2012

Addressing Mental Health and Gender-based Violence in Nepal during COVID-19: A Case Review

An Integrated Approach to Raising Awareness about Hate Speech, Religious Harmony, & Psychological Health: A Case Review from Bangladesh

Equipping Pakistani Youth to Counter Hate Speech during the COVID-19 Crisis: A Case Review

Fight against Online Hate Speech and Mis/Disinformation through “Discovering Humanity”: A Case Review from Sri Lanka

Postcards and Stamps as Peacebuilding Tools in Sri Lanka: A Case Review

Promoting Narratives of Peace, Tolerance, and Social Cohesion through a Localized Interfaith Intervention in the Context of COVID-19: A Case Review from Pakistan

Educating Girls and Countering Child Marriage in Bangladesh: Opportunities for Faith Engagement

Educating Girls and Countering Child Marriage in Bangladesh: Opportunities for Faith Engagement
August 10, 2021

Media, State Control, and Freedom of Religion in South and Southeast Asia
June 29, 2021

Education and Freedom of Religion or Belief in South and Southeast Asia
June 28, 2021

Gender Rights and Freedom of Religion or Belief in South and Southeast Asia
June 28, 2021

Religious Minorities and Freedom of Religion or Belief in South and Southeast Asia
June 28, 2021

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A Crisis of Rape in Bangladesh: Opportunities for Faith Engagement
February 22, 2021

Supporting a More Socially Inclusive Society in Bangladesh: Seeking Lessons from Different Experiences
July 7, 2020

Religion and Development in Mauritania

Religion and Development in Mauritania
April 15, 2020

Religion and Development in Niger

Religion and Development in Niger
March 30, 2020

Religion and Development in Guinea

Religion and Development in Guinea
February 28, 2020

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Faith and COVID Vaccination Challenges: Global Initiatives
March 16, 2021

COVID Vaccination Challenges: Ethical Imperatives and Local Realities

COVID Vaccination Challenges: Ethical Imperatives and Local Realities
February 24, 2021

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Religious Responses and Engagement on COVID-19 Vaccines
December 18, 2020

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The COVID-19 Emergency in Sri Lanka: Strengths and Challenges
September 22, 2020

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G20 Interfaith Forum: North America Regional Consultation
September 1, 2020

Young Women of Faith and Transformative Leadership in COVID-19 Response

Young Women of Faith and Transformative Leadership in COVID-19 Response
August 3, 2020

Food and Faith Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis: Directions Ahead?

Food and Faith Responses to the COVID-19 Crisis: Directions Ahead?
July 22, 2020

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The COVID-19 Crisis: Civil Society Responses in Mexico and Along the Border
July 15, 2020

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Consultation on COVID-19: Exploring Faith Dimensions
March 11, 2020

Dinner Reception with Dr. Ebrahim Moosa
March 5, 2020

Women, Religion, and Peacebuilding: Illuminating the Unseen

Women, Religion, and Peacebuilding: Illuminating the Unseen
September 15, 2015

Islamic Argumentation on Birth Spacing

Islamic Argumentation on Birth Spacing
July 1, 2015

Global Institutions of Religion: Ancient Movers, Modern Shakers

Global Institutions of Religion: Ancient Movers, Modern Shakers
February 28, 2013