Youths\\\' involvement sought to end child marriage

Speakers at a function here on Monday urged the youth community to come forward to stop child marriage, adolescent pregnancy and violence against women in society, reports UNB.

They said if the young generation raises voice against the existing social problems, the rate of child marriage, adolescent pregnancy and violence against women will be cut significantly in the country, raising the awareness of people.

UNFPA Bangladesh arranged the prize distribution ceremony for the online photo contest 'Click For Her Rights' on prevention of child marriage, adolescent pregnancy and violence against women at city's Ruposhi Bangla Hotel.

Women and Children Affairs secretary Tariq-Ul-Islam spoke on the occasion as the chief guest.