BANGLADESH REFLECTIONS WITH PRESIDENT SALLA

In December 2024, the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage Steering Committee embarked on a transformative site visit to Bangladesh Zonta International, a vital partner in this mission, was represented by International President Salla Tuominen, who joined the visit as a member of the Steering Committee.

In Dhaka, the committee engaged with the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs and other partner ministries, laying the groundwork for impactful collaboration. Their journey continued to Khulna, where they were warmly welcomed and briefed by the dedicated Global Programme Bangladesh Country and Field Teams

In Khulna, the group was inspired as they interacted with beneficiaries of educational programs, played football with enthusiastic youths, connected with adolescent girls involved in an aspiration-building initiative, and learned about essential social protection and health programming. The trip was a powerful opportunity to witness the programme’s impact firsthand and strengthen partnerships for a brighter future. Watch the video above to see and hear more about President Salla’s site visit.