Jannatul Ferdous Joti, Child Researcher of District NCTF and 10th class student of Border Guard Public School performed the duty of district information officer for one hour through girls’ takeover program in Kurigram.
This exceptional event was organized by YES Bangladesh, a private development organization. District Information Officer Shahjahan Ali handed over the symbolic responsibility to Jannatul Ferdous Joti at District Information Officer's office yesterday at 3 pm.
Acting General Secretary of Kurigram Press Club Mahfuzar Rahman Khandkar, Amit Chandra Pal, YES Bangladesh District President KM Rezwanul Haque Nurnabi, District Volunteer Khadija Akhtar and others were present.
KM Nazmus Shakib Shahi, Member of Child Parliament of District National Child Task Force presided over the function. Jannatul Ferdous Joti, the Information Officer in charge of the Information Office, after taking charge, got to know everyone working in the Information Office.
Later, she presented various recommendations in front of all present in order to promote campaign and ensure right to information on child marriage and child rights in the district. At this time, Kurigram District Information Officer Shahjahan Ali said that the implementation of the recommendations will be given top priority.
Note that through the unique 'Girls Takeover' program, an adolescent, girl child or young woman is being supported to take on a leadership role. This boosts their confidence and makes them committed to fulfill their dreams. The Girls Takeover program was launched from the belief that girls can change their lives, the society around them and the people in society if they get equal opportunities and equal rights. On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child 2024, Plan International Bangladesh and District Information Office Department jointly supported the event.
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