Asmaul Husna Zeem
Every voice needs to be heard, so let children lead, let girls rise, let the internet be safe and we will work together to make this world a harmless place for every children, this is my promise even to the newborn
Asmaul Husna Zeem (16), from Bangladesh grew up in a community where girls face discrimination, limited education opportunities and the risk of child marriage. She wanted to become a voice for girls who lack support and safety.
As Vice President and Head of Lead at The Startup IO Foundation, Zeem helps create positive change for women and children across Bangladesh. Since 2020, the organization has provided legal aid and safety services through its web portal, working with local government. Under Zeem’s leadership, it has launched projects including Teen-X Bangladesh, Startup Cyber and Girls TeenSafe.
Her message is reaching thousands. Advocacy videos have received more than 2 million views on Facebook and over 1 million on the organization’s website. Podcasts featuring Zeem reached more than 20,000 views in just 24 hours. An assembly organized by NIRAPAD Alliance, Teen-X Bangladesh and The Startup IO Foundation also reached over 1,000 children and young people.
Zeem is showing what young people can do when they speak up and take action.
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