On
women’s day with the theme “ Equal Rights, Equal Opportunity : Progress for All
“ the staffs and women associated with Mera Parivar come together to celebrate
their journey for empowerment and dignity . A total of about 500 women came
together. These women were mothers, sisters, mom in laws, daughters. They were
mostly home makers or employed as domestic workers, maids, as daily laborers
and vendors. Most of these women were from others states of India, who had
migrated with their husbands in search of jobs. These are women who do not have
the opportunity to come out and interact in such kind of activities or
programs. It was a day of listening about women’s rights, equality and raising
voices and sharing of concerns and struggles.
The day
was celebrated with dances, poems, acknowledging each others’ contributions,
and one-act play on the true life story of “sunita” who was earlier working in
Mera Parivar.
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| Sunita wedding picture 12 Feb 2011 |
On women
days’ a community radio , Gurgaon Ki Awaaz, Station Director Arti Jaiman and
Programme presenter Sharmila helped the women in understanding the use of
communication technology such as Radio to magnify their voice in their struggle
for equality. The community radio in Gurgaon provides for discussion of
issues, ranging from violence to health to empowerment of the marginalized
women across Gurgaon . The direct interaction with the community radio station
presenters help the Rajiv Nagar women to feel empowered to speak out their
issues. The radio , as one useful tool to make people listen and hear the
voices. It has also made a tremendous impact as one of the most popular radio
in India.
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| Sunita 8th March 2014 |
Mera
Parivar presented a touching story of one of their staff members Sunita, who
got married in 2013 had a severe health related problems after she gave birth
to a baby boy. As her condition grew worst , which was due to the negligence of
the hospitals, Sunita’s in – laws sent her back to her paternal home.
Since then her in laws never took care of her, nor her husband did not help nor
check on her condition.
Mera
Parivar once again took Sunita into their care. With the facilitations and
dedication to fight for justice for Sunita, Mera Parivar empowered her to take
the matter to the court of Mahila Mandal ( Traditional women’s Court) and the
case is in progress. Mera Parivar, believes and is committed to bring new life
and a new beginning for Sunita.
The story
of Sunita is an encouragement and empowerment for all women , Reena Landge ,
Director in Charge of Education today stated that the solidarity of women and
collective work of women will bring change.
Today on
women’s day Mera Parivar and all women who are part of the struggle for justice
and equality re affirm the commitment and dedication to strive to support each
other and stand in solidarity to fight for equal opportunity for women in socio
– economic and political process of the country.
Reena Landge
Director programme
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