New research by icddr,b in Bangladesh urges government to support measures to ensure balance between childcare and work for mothers. In almost all societies across the world, women play a vital role in the family structure responsible for the health and wellbeing of all family members. Usually they are assigned, by custom and norm, to
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icddr,b studies explore the health and well-being of female garments workers
Through a series of economic reforms in the 1980s, Bangladesh successfully established an export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) industry which has made significant contributions of the country’s economic growth. This sector earns 82 per cent of total export income, contributing 18 per cent to the country’s GDP. The rapid growth of the industry has placed Bangladesh
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Why are garments workers more prone to violence at home?
One of the most prevalent public health issues plaguing the world today is violence against women and girls. Not only is this a violation of fundamental human rights, but the negative effects of such abuse can last a lifetime and even span generations, impacting the health, education, and employment of millions of women and their
