Teen activist takes over Norwegian embassy for a day

Baishakhi, a youth activist from Dhaka played the role of Norwegian Ambassador in Bangladesh for a day on Tuesday to advocate for girls’ rights and equal opportunities.

It was part of the global #GirlsTakeover campaign, a signature activity of Plan International.

Every year, Plan International rolls out this campaign all over the world, including Bangladesh, marking the International Day of Girls on October 11, under its ‘Girls Get Equal’ campaign – calling for increased investment in girls’ activism and leadership.

This year marks 10 years of observing the international day, and Plan International has mobilised several such takeovers all over the country.

More than 40 girls are symbolically taking over the leading positions within politics, governance, diplomacy, business etc to promote equality, freedom, and representation for girls and young women.

Baishakhi is also a graduate-sponsored child of Plan International Bangladesh.

Baishakhi, with her leadership skill, has been motivating her community to discard prejudices against the LGBTQ+ community. She also advocates for higher education for girls in her community by influencing the parents.