presence of Kazi Reazul Hoque, Full Time Member with other officials of National Human Rights Commission The facebook campaign aims to reach out to the general public at the national and international level to Table: 3 The Billboards, NHRC have been displayed Khulna Division Khulna Jessore Meherpur Bagerhat Satkhira Norail Magura Chuadanga Jhenaidah Kushtia Rajshahi Division Rajshahi Sirajganj Chapainawabganj Bogra Joypurhat Pabna Naogaon Natore Barisal Division Barisal Patuakhali Barguna Bhola Jhalokati Pirojpur spread the importance of a brave man to end violence against women and girls. The mass community awareness phase of the campaign was the Brave Men March, organized by the National Human Rights Commission on November 23rd 2012. The Rally was inaugurated by the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission Bangladesh, Prof Dr. Mizanur Rahman, with the declaration: “The one who respects women are all true examples of a brave man. We are all together in this journey to find the most courageous and brave men to reach our goal in ending violence against women”. The event ended with the brave men cycle rally around the premises of Dhaka University. Around 800 young activists were present at the Brave Men March. Homage to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT, 2012 39

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