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Bangladesh Rape Victims Say War Crimes Overlooked
By Bijoyeta DasWeNews correspondentTuesday, September 6, 2011 Bangladesh is celebrating 40 years of independence, but two sisters who were both victimized by massive, brutal war-time rapes are in no mood to celebrate. They say their lives have been ruined and perpetrators have never been brought to justice. DHAKA, Bangladesh (WOMENSENEWS)–A dust-caked plaque says Laily Begum […]
Bangladesh Rape Victims Say War Crimes Overlooked
September 7, 2011
By Bijoyeta DasWeNews correspondentTuesday, September 6, 2011 Bangladesh is celebrating 40 years of independence, but two sisters who were both victimized by massive, brutal war-time rapes are in no mood to celebrate. They say their lives have been ruined and perpetrators have never been brought to justice. DHAKA, Bangladesh (WOMENSENEWS)–A dust-caked plaque says Laily Begum […]
Garment women still struggle with payscale and life in Bangladesh
August 9, 2011
Bijoyeta Das – Women News Network – WNN MDG Stories Bangladeshi garment girl and the tools of her trade. Image: Bijoyeta Das After violent protests last year the Bangladeshi government nearly doubled the standard minimum wage for garment workers. The minimum wage is now $43 a month but even with this increase Bangladesh still has […]
Garment women still struggle with payscale and life in Bangladesh
August 9, 2011
Bijoyeta Das – Women News Network – WNN MDG Stories Bangladeshi garment girl and the tools of her trade. Image: Bijoyeta Das After violent protests last year the Bangladeshi government nearly doubled the standard minimum wage for garment workers. The minimum wage is now $43 a month but even with this increase Bangladesh still has […]
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