On 25 November, the Zonta Club of Dhaka IV, Bangladesh, kicked off the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with great zeal and enthusiasm to say NO to violence against women and girls.

The club marched through the densely populated area of Mirpur, holding banners and placards with powerful messages. They also placed stickers urging an end to violence and raising awareness about gender-based violence on the backs of rickshaws, public toilets, public buses and other visible locations.

While the campaign will last only 16 days, the club’s unwavering commitment to this cause will inspire hope and action every day of the year.