Child rights activists at a workshop on Saturday demanded active involvement of families and communities to prevent child trafficking.
Nari Unnayan Shakti and the Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum organised the event to raise awareness among adolescents about child rights, safety, and trafficking prevention, and to prepare them to play a leadership role in their respective communities.
BSAF treasurer Kazi Shamsul Alam emphasised the importance of active family and community involvement in preventing child trafficking at the programme held with the participation of 60 adolescents.
Forum for Culture and Human Development executive director Sultan Muhammad Razzak called for everyone鈥檚 participation in ensuring child protection.
Nari Unnayan Shakti executive director Afroja Parvin said that child abuse and trafficking are humanitarian crises. By raising awareness and enhancing the capacity of adolescents, a strong resistance to these issues can be built.
Gram Bangla Development Committee director Khondkar Riaz Hossain said that to prevent abuse and violence against children, community-based child protection activities should be implemented, involving individuals from all levels 鈥� family, society, and the state.
Young Women for Development, Rights and Climate chairperson Nusrat Sultana Afroj discussed different strategies and methods for children to play an effective role in protecting their rights and preventing trafficking.