Social Justice in the place I call home



Yesterday marked the first day of 16 days of activism. And to me social justice is absolutely the fundamental right of any human, irrespective of whether they are men or women. Staying in South Africa, I have realized that Gender based violence has reached iconic proportions and when I talk about justice, it should engulf every single woman I have ever met or will meet in the future. 



No woman needs to ask for her most basic right over her body, mind and thoughts. When access is denied, we are spoiling the future of her, and all the generations that follow her. She must be allowed to be in any situation without fear of backlash from society. 
A  safe place where judgment is passed solely for the wrong doer and no women is forced to feel guilty for the perpetuators action, be it domestic violence leading to more serious crimes, or as simple as the choice to have a baby or not, going to work and earn her living.
I know I am talking about a big concept, spread over changing the mindset of generations that have been forced into submission, but if not now. When? And I believe that the time is now, that younger women are tired and are ready to own up their full responsibility and take action for what happens to them. 
And with this positive thought of full participation, I believe the world is ready to give a woman what she deserves and is her right. Only then social justice will prevail in the turmoil of society.
to be continued...

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