In the male-dominated society of Bangladesh, a female has three appearances: a daughter, a wife and a mother. She is brought up caged in religious and social barriers and garlanded with various do’s and do-not’s. This system has been passed through thousands of years, and today even though women’s rights are clearly stated in Bangladesh’s constitution; women are still deprived to be equally part of Bangladesh’s modern society.
Singapore - More than 200 youth leaders from different countries converged in a week-long leadership conference to consolidate a combined statement addressed to all world leaders who remain undecided on the call for change.
Muhammad Al-Maghrabi became handicapped and shut down his flower and gifts shop business in Jeddah after his Filipino workers insisted on leaving and returning home. He says: “When they left, I felt as if I had lost my arms. I was so sad that I lost my appetite.”
