VOICE OF THE YOUTHS FROM COX'S BAZAAR
* We see a lot of activities regarding gender equality, but is there proper follow-up on these activities? Only 2.4% of women seek legal help against their husbands for violence. We have to address child marriage urgently. -Saifur Rahman Tasin, College student
* If the administration takes strong measures against the perpetrators and show them on television, they will feel ashamed and refrain from such acts in future.
-Nasrin Zaman Mukta, College student
* We, especially women in rural areas are not conscious ourselves about gender based violence that is going on for decades.
-Shipli, College student
* Many perpetrators of violence on women get caught by the police but do we know whether those people are getting the punishment they deserve?
-Nazia Sharmin, madrasa student
* We need to change our outlook, mentality and behavior. Men talk a lot about many good things but do they practise them in real life?
-Naima Akter, College student
* Still parents become happier when a boy is born. The girl is considered a burden. This attitude has to change.
-Aklima Mustarin Jemmy, College student
* Cyber crime is responsible for violence against women. Girls are becoming victims on facebook.
- Shoity, College student Women
* Women have to unite and be conscious in order to establish their rights.
-Naima Akter, Student of Cox's Bazar Government Girls High School
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