Posted On: 2023-01-24 17:36:25
We have seen many instances of women being mistreated throughout history in India. Women have historically fought for their rights and social standing. They have repeatedly advocated for equality in order to enjoy lifestyles and careers that are completely similar to those of men. Even after independence, they continue to battle. In the modern environment, many women encounter obstacles such as gender discrimination, sexual harassment and assault education, child marriage, and so on. In India, women are exalted to the status of goddesses. However, the challenges they face demonstrate the reversal of this concept.
On the one hand, they are worshipped as goddesses, but on the other, they are treated horribly and devalued. Many parents chose a boy over a girl because, according to them, sons will carry on with their generation when it comes to gender disparity. Without women, a generation cannot survive. Despite both having equal responsibility for childbirth, neither men nor women are able to truly comprehend the pain a woman goes through during the nine months of pregnancy.
According to the most latest government report on crimes in the nation, India documented 31,677 cases of rape in 2021, or 86 cases on average per day, while there were roughly 49 instances of violence against women reported every single hour. This clearly shows that women are still subjected to sexual harassment and assault.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India has marked National Girl Child Day on 24th January since 2008 to draw attention to the discrimination and injustice faced by girl children. Additionally, this day promotes awareness of women's rights in our nation.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched National Girl Child Day in 2008. The day's goal is to increase public awareness of the injustices that girls face in Indian culture. The primary goal of the day is to increase public awareness of the disadvantages that females experience in a range of contexts, including dress, employment, and education.
Objectives
What can we as individuals do and must do to promote women's empowerment, and welfare and raise awareness about their exploitation over the years, are simple things. It could be as simple as donating to an NGO or shelter home that supports women and girl children.
Donate to organisations that empower women
Think about donating to organisations that help women and girls or to causes that primarily impact them. CARE India, Guria, Save the Children, Milaan Foundation to name a few are helping young girls with their education, surviving, and even rescuing them from the evils of society.
Support women-owned businesses
Young girls need to know that business and entrepreneurship is not only for men, women too can and should pursue their dreams of being an entrepreneur; for this, it is important to support women–owned businesses. Their success will inspire many young, beautiful minds across the country. Find women-owned companies in your own neighbourhoods that you may purchase.
Mentor local girls
Girls need powerful role models all the time. As a mentor, assist girls in achieving their career and personal objectives. Mentoring may significantly impact the lives of females, whether it is through teaching a computer programming course to encourage girls' interest in coding or supporting high school girls with their college applications.
These are just a few examples of how you can help the young girls around you. As we started by saying that we have seen many instances of women being exploited and mistreated in society for years, and change starts at home. If you see any girl being mistreated, standing up for her should be your first step. Together, not only on National Girl Child Day, but let us build their environment, this society, this country and the world, a better and safe place for our young girls.
Author: Anjali Patel
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