On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) organised a colourful rally, quiz competition and human chain in the Mohammadpur working area with members of the children’s and youth groups under the Speak-Up project. Representatives of social organisations, teachers and parents also participated in the programme.
Under the same project, ASK organised another human chain in Gazipur. The programme took place on Azimuddin College Road where representatives from various social organisations, teachers, students and youth actively participated.
Speakers at the events emphasised the importance of ensuring women’s rights, dignity and safety in society. They highlighted the need for collective efforts from all sectors to prevent violence and discrimination against women both online and offline and to raise awareness about women’s rights and protection.
ASK is implementing these programmes with the support of the European Union and technical assistance from Terre des Hommes Netherlands.

Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) in technical support from Terre Des Homes (TdH), Netherlands has launched a new project- ‘Speak Up!’. This project is focusing on freedom of expression and the role of civil society, including online safety, mobilise children and youth groups to act as change agents to prevent and respond to online sexual exploitation and abuse and promote safe use of digital technology. The children and youths will have improved technical understanding of online safety and risk in their family and community through this Project. As part of this Project, in July 2025 ASK formed 3 children and youth groups, totaling the number to 75 in Dhaka. This project is funded by European Union.