Rights. Justice. Action.
ISHO Women's Day 2026 Design Challenge
Designing Safer Cities for Women
Rights. Justice. Action.
Designing Safer Cities for Women
The ISHO Women's Day 2026 Design Challenge is a national competition to reimagine urban systems and develop implementable solutions that advance safety, dignity, visibility, and access for women and girls.
Cities are not neutral.
They shape who is visible, who is safe, and who is excluded.
Safety is a right.
Not a privilege — a fundamental right to dignity, access, and presence.
Concept to action.
Ideas must translate into systems that embed safety into urban life.
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Define the Problem
Think in Systems
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All University Students
Currently enrolled at partner universities
Team Size: 1–4 Members
Individual or team submissions welcome
Deadline: 11:59 PM, 15th July 2026
Late submissions will not be accepted
Launch
8 MarchSubmission Date By
Awards Ceremony
7th August 2026Prototype Dev
AugustPilot & Scale
NovemberUrban design solutions that reimagine city safety for women and girls.
Meet the Panel
Tayna Karim
Partner Architect
NR Khan & Associates
Md. Ashraful Islam
Chief Town Planner
RAJUK
Mehrin Chowdhury
Editor - Star Lifestyle
The Daily Star
Rayana Hossain
Founder & Managing Director
ISHO
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