Browsing Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) by Author "Mahpara, Pragyna"
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Backlash in action? or inaction? stalled implementation of the domestic violence (prevention and protection) Act 2010 in Bangladesh
Sultan, Maheen; Mahpara, Pragyna (Institute of Development Studies, 2023-06)While the formulation and enactment of the Act was an achievement for the government and the coalition that championed it (the Citizens’ Initiative Against Domestic Violence, CIDV), its implementation has been weak. In ... -
Gender equitable policy reforms in Bangladesh: The role of informal networks and practices
Sultan, Maheen; Mahpara, Pragyna (Effective States and Inclusive Development Research Centre (ESID), 2020-09)The paper explores how power operates in a gendered manner and how informal processes shape possibilities for gender equity. It investigates how and why gender equality policies are formulated, when these may not be popular ... -
Tracking gender-based violence and backlash against women’s rights in the digital space: Cases from Bangladesh
Mahpara, Pragyna; Antara, Iffat Jahan; Nath, Shravasti Roy; Pabony, Nuha Annoor (BIGD, 2022-01)Social media platforms such as Facebook can be effective in spreading positive awareness of gender equality and women’s rights; however, those who oppose these beliefs also use the same platform as a medium for spreading ...