Teen girl takes over Swedish Embassy in Bangladesh for a day
Runa, a youth activist and community volunteer promoting girls' rights, took over the Swedish Embassy in Bangladesh for a day on Monday to advocate for girls' rights, equal opportunities, and equal chances for girls.
The takeover is a part of the global #GirlsTakeover, a signature activity of Plan International.
Every year, the international development organisation rolls on this activity all over the world, including Bangladesh, marking the International Day of Girls on October 11 under its Girls Get Equal campaign calling for increased investment in girl power, activism, and leadership.
This year, Plan International Bangladesh is going to mobilize about 70 takeovers leading roles in politics, governance, diplomacy, business, etc, all over the country throughout October to promote equality, freedom, and representation for girls and young women.
Runa, the Ambassador of the day, who is also a sponsored child of Plan International Bangladesh, expressed her excitement, saying, "In my community, girls often don't realize that they also have the potential to take high positions, lead and make the change."
As she takes over the position today, Runa said, "I feel the confidence in me that I can also develop myself as a leader, and with my leadership, I can influence girls like me regarding the improved opportunities.
Runa is also a member of a youth group where she works with adolescents and youth to promote education for children and the rights of girls and advocates against child marriage.
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