Stakeholders share commitment, solidarity for gender equality, girls' rights

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FE Team | Published: October 10, 2020 21:29:07

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Around 50 girls and youths from different parts of the country demanded action against all sorts of discrimination, violence, lack of opportunities and violation of rights of girls and young women; in a virtual gathering led by the youths jointly with Plan International Bangladesh on Saturday, reports UNB.
The girls and youths pressed their call to the government, policy makers, development and corporate partners, civil society networks and other relevant stakeholders to support in their movement of achieving rights and equality.
To cherish the girls' and youth leadership and recognise their invaluable role to bring the social change in collaboration with government, development partners and networks; in the event Plan International Bangladesh has announced the commitment to work for gender equality and girls' rights in upcoming 10 years, echoing the demand of the youths.
Md. Rashedul Islam, Director-General of NGO Affairs Bureau of Prime Minister's Office, inaugurated the event as the chief guest.
The Country Director of Plan International Bangladesh Orla Murphy, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg Von Linde, Country Representative of UNFPA Asa Britta Torkelsson, KedarLele, Chairman and Managing Director of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd and Dr. Md. SahidUzZaman, Executive Director of Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) have graced the event as the special guests.
Girls and youth leaders from Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Kurigram, Barishal, Barguna, Bhola, Chattogram and Dhaka actively participated in the event and shared their experience and thoughts towards the journey of achieving gender equality and girls' rights.
The event started with the welcome speech of KashfiaFeroz, the Head of Influencing of Plan International Bangladesh, where she emphasized on the importance of addressing the needs of the girls and young women in the development plan.