A one-day training session on gender stereotypes, digital safety, media literacy and advocacy was held in Lalmohan, Bhola, under the initiative of Bangladesh Swapno Chhoya Foundation, with 35 young men and women participating.

The training took place at Kashful Chinese Restaurant on Sunday (October 25). Its main theme was “Inclusive Interactive Capacity Building Discussion on Gender Stereotypes, Digital Safety, Media Literacy and Advocacy.”

The session featured detailed discussions on raising awareness of gender-based discrimination and prevailing social stereotypes, ensuring digital safety, using media accurately and responsibly, and strengthening the role of young people in bringing about social change.

The organisers said raising awareness among young people about gender equality, online safety and media literacy is particularly important in the current context. They expressed hope that such training would help the younger generation become more aware of their rights and play a more effective role in bringing positive changes to society.

The project is being implemented jointly by Jago Foundation Trust and Plan International Bangladesh, with financial support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh.

Among those present were Bangladesh Swapno Chhoya Foundation founder Jonaed Ahmed, President Abu Bakar and Women’s Affairs Secretary Rikta Begum.

The training emphasised enhancing participants’ capacity to promote gender equality, ensure digital safety, improve media literacy and take leadership roles in bringing about positive social change.