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Patriarchal culture ensnares rights of women Open in New Window

The road toward equality of rights between women and men seems to be still a long way off, and the goal is even farther after a committee of religious Muslims has asked the government to correct its policies in favor of women. Patriarchal culture ensnares rights of Bangladeshi women

AsiaNews - April 18, 2008

 

Cyclone Sidr: Assisting 160,000 displaced persons Open in New Window

Following cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, that claimed the lives of over 4,000 people, Agire NGO network assists more than 160,000 displaced persons. Bangladesh Cyclone, assisting more than 160,000 displaced people

Fides Service - Feb. 1, 2008

 

Cyclone Sidr: rebuilding lives, one house at a time Open in New Window

Missionary Father Mimmo Pietanza, Provincial Superior of the Xaverians in Bangladesh, shares with us a plan of action undertaken by Xaverians in response to Cyclone Sidr. Xaverian Missionary Fathers Mimmo Pietanza on Cyclone Sidr of Bangladesh

Xaverian News - Dec. 15, 2007

 

Cyclone Sidr: Bishops' efforts to help the homeless Open in New Window

In the wake of cyclone Sidr, the Bishop of Khulna says: We are making every effort to help the homeless but more international aid is needed. Bishop of Bangladesh: We are making every effort to help the homeless

Fides Service - Dec. 11, 2007

 

Catholic students reach out to Cyclone victims Open in New Window

The Catholic student movement has been very busy helping families recover from the deadly Cyclone Sidr that devastated Southern Bangladesh in Nov. 2007. Catholic Student Movement in action for Cyclone's Victims

UCAN - Dec. 7, 2007