LAW OVER MOB Argue for Justice, Not Violence
LAW OVER MOB
Argue for Justice, Not Violence.
A pilot inter-university youth debate programme in Sylhet, Bangladesh, designed to replace emotion-driven mob justice with reasoned, democratic dialogue.
The Crisis & The Solution
Bangladesh faces a growing challenge where informal justice and mob violence often overshadow due process. University youth are at the center of this civic discourse but lack safe platforms for expression.
Implementation Roadmap
A structured 4-6 month timeline designed to build capacity before public exposure.
Phase 1: Capacity Building
Months 1-2Intra-university workshops and selection rounds at SUST (Public) and Leading University (Private). Training 8-12 teams per campus on Rule of Law.
Phase 2: The Championship
Month 3High-visibility inter-university final. "Argue for Justice" series judged by legal experts and civic educators.
Phase 3: Public Campaign
Month 4Sylhet Youth Debate Festival. Adoption of the Youth Declaration. Launch of digital campaign reaching 200k+.
Investment Strategy
Breakdown of the estimated €55,000 budget.
Projected Reach
Pyramid of influence: intensive core training amplified by media.
Measuring Success
Legal Literacy
Target: Students scoring >70% on Rule of Law competency.
Reduced Mob Mentality
Target: Shift from emotional to procedural arguments.
Public Awareness
Target: 200,000+ digital impressions.
Non-Violent Commitment
Target: 500+ signatures on Youth Declaration.
Scalability & Future
This pilot serves as a "Proof of Concept." Upon successful completion, the model is designed to scale into divisional circuits and a National Youth Championship.
Prepared by: Minhaz Samad Chowdhury
Independent Human Rights Defender
Focus: State Violence, Political Rights, Minority Protection & Democratic Accountability
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