India is observing 24th January as the #NationalGirlChildDay. Yes, if you are cynical, the irony will amuse you. In country where where cows are safer than women, what chance does the girl child have, you think? But hey, we are here for it because we could use a little positivity. For too long, women and girls have been at the receiving end of sexism, criticism, discrimination and violence. As women, we have to be the fierce role models girls should look up to. And we want to send out these 5 powerful messages to all the girls out there.
- You’ve every right to be born. To live. You do not carry the burden of your family’s name and honour. You’re not the lesser gender and don’t let anything make you feel otherwise.
5. You don’t owe anything to anyone. Especially not your sexuality. Nobody in this world is entitled to your consent or your body. It is your own and you shall decide what you do or do not like.
6. You’re not defined by the colour of your skin or the weight around your hips. You’re worthy of love, of companionship. You’re enough!