The prime minister encourages to build women up as the main driving force for change instead of considering them only as victimsThere is no alternative to a combined social movement to prevent violence against women, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says. “We will have to build up our women as the main driving force for change instead of only considering them as victims. There is no alternative to a combined social movement to stave off child marriage, dowry and violence against women,” she said. Through the launching of the national helpline ‘109’ to prevent the repression of women and children, an effective measure has been taken to tackle sexual harassment and child marriage, Hasina said. The participation of women in the 12th national election was 36.24 percent higher than in previous general elections, Hasina added.

Source: bd News24 May 15, 2024 07:38 UTC