Youth Empowerment Session on Gender Equality, Digital Safety, and Media Literacy Held in Gaibandha

Building an informed, empowered, and inclusive youth community begins with awareness, knowledge, and action. With this vision, Srijonshil Gaibandha Foundation organized an interactive capacity-building session in Gaibandha under the Shomotay Tarunno Project.

Held on Friday, 24 October 2026, at Deshi Bhoj, Circular Road, Gaibandha, the session brought together 25 young participants to explore gender equality, digital safety, media literacy, and youth-led advocacy for positive social change.

The initiative was organized by Srijonshil Gaibandha Foundation under the Shomotay Tarunno Project, with the support of the Government of the Netherlands and in collaboration with JAAGO Foundation and Plan International Bangladesh.

The session was facilitated by A. B. M. Zillur Rahman, Assistant Professor of the Department of Philosophy at Gaibandha Government College and Adviser to Srijonshil Gaibandha Foundation; Md. Mehedi Hasan, President of the Foundation; and Athhar Mihda Tuba, Project Officer.

Key discussions focused on challenging gender stereotypes and social discrimination, protecting personal information online, practicing safe and responsible digital behavior, verifying news and online content, and using advocacy to promote positive social change.

Through interactive activities, group discussions, and experience-sharing, participants had the opportunity to express their views, strengthen collaboration, and develop their leadership and critical-thinking skills.

In today’s digital world, young people need more than technological skills. They also need the ability to identify misinformation, protect themselves online, challenge discrimination, and contribute responsibly to their communities. Such initiatives help young people become informed, confident, and proactive agents of change.

Srijonshil Gaibandha Foundation remains committed to empowering youth, promoting gender equality, strengthening leadership, raising social awareness, and building an inclusive and sustainable society.

Together, let’s empower youth, challenge stereotypes, promote digital responsibility, and create a more equal future!

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