Bangladesh Mahila Parishad held a press conference to express anger over misogynistic groups speaking out against the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission’s recommendations.
– The organization stated that an attempt is being made to create a frightening environment to hinder women’s progress through hatred and language.
– Women are being publicly insulted, harassed, and targeted on social media, with increasing violence against women and girls.
– According to reports, 442 women and girls were subjected to torture, rape, murder, harassment, and suicide in March alone.
– The Women’s Affairs Reform Commission’s recommendations reflect unrealized demands of the five-decade women’s movement for equality between women and men.
– The government has made 7-point recommendations, including stopping misogynistic propaganda and taking strict action against violence against women.
– Bangladesh Mahila Parishad demands the government’s highest political commitment to implement the recommendations and protect women’s human rights.
– The organization has confidence in the people of Bangladesh and believes that society and women’s movements will resist misogynistic groups’ activities.
Report Date: 28 April 2025
Source: Prothom Alo
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