To draw attention to the issue and call for action to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence against women, Daffodil International University (DIU) organised a three-day long oath-taking ceremony against violence on women and children in observance of the 16-day international campaign to end violence against women from December 26 to 29.

The oath text, provided in a government directive, was recited during this programme to reaffirm their commitment to ending violence against women and children.

Dr Sharif Sultana, Chairperson, Compliant Committee to Prevent Sexual Harassment, DIU, was present as the Chief Guest. Dr Md Sarwar Hossain, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, read the oath text provided by the Ministry of Education.

The function was also addressed by Prof. Dr Liza Sharmin, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr Md Hannan Mahmud Khan, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, and Asma Alam, Member, Compliant Committee.