The workshop was organised by the Design Thinking, Innovation and Gender Lab of the Department of Women and Gender Studies at University of Dhaka and supported by the HEAT project under the World Bank in collaboration with the University Grants Commission.

A justice system that responds only to outrage is no justice at all

State’s failure to stop intimate partner violence unacceptable

It not only normalises rape, but also puts victims at further risk

Mass awareness campaigns, proper law enforcement vital

The problem isn’t just the assault, it’s the fact that this is how the system is designed to work.

Sigma Huda’s legacy for the empowerment of women, be it at the home, on the roads or in the courtroom, lives on.

Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.

There is a global need for stronger policies and research to combat gender-based violence.

Coordinated response vital to protect female internet users

No amount of activism is enough to bring an end to gender-based violence when women’s and girls’ lives are considered less than that of their male counterparts.