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