Strengthening Legal Aid Through Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue

On 10 January 2026, Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and the District Legal Aid Office, organised a discussion and exchange meeting with the aim of raising public awareness about the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and government -provided legal aid services at the Muzaffar garden Auditorium in Satkhira district. The meeting was chaired by the Honorable Senior District and Sessions Judge, Mr. Mohammad Nazrul Islam. Representatives from the judiciary, district administration, police administration, media and civil society were present at the meeting. Thy discuss and emphasis on preventing violence against children, specially ensuring the protection of girl children and informing the public about how free legal advice and assistance can be accessed through government Legal Aid Offices. The objectives and goals of the Stepping Up the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation of Children (SUFASEC) project were highlighted alongside a detailed discussion on ASK’s initiatives to safeguard children’s legal rights. Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) is implementing the SUFASEC project in Satkhira district, with the primary objective of strengthening child protection systems and creating a safe and protective environment at the community level.