To mark International Women's Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh organized today an Open Mic event at Shahabuddin Park, inviting members of the public to raise their voices for the rights, justice and empowerment of women and girls across the country.
Held under the global theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," the event created a public platform for women, girls, men and boys to share their reflections, commitments and aspirations for a more equal Bangladesh.
Addressing the gathering, UNFPA Representative in Bangladesh Catherine Breen Kamkong thanked participants for their courage and engagement, emphasizing that meaningful change begins by listening to communities.
"Policies and programmes are strongest when they reflect and are guided by real voices and lived experiences," the UNFPA Representative said. "At UNFPA, we are committed to preventing violence against women and girls, ending child marriage, reducing adolescent pregnancy, ending preventable maternal deaths and ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. But sustainable progress requires collective action, and that starts with dialogue."
