Happy New Year 2013 | Let's promote Responsible Citizenship

It's a matter of great discomfort that we, the largest democracy, have not yet been able to safeguard the people's basic human rights on various fronts. While we must continue demanding better measures from the Government, we also need to contribute our bit at personal levels to make this world a better place.   

Violence against women is a Global Scandal..... a Human Rights Violation.... Happening Everywhere.... Everyday !!!  
But, it does has solution and it starts with keeping the promises to create a world where women are assured and respected.

• Let's pledge to spread out the message in our personal and professional lives, that violence against women is NOT acceptable, NEVER excusable and NEVER tolerable.
• Let's commit ourselves to progressive efforts and activism that place violence against women and girls as a public issue, not a private matter, which exists as a consequence of gender discrimination at all levels of society.
• Let's sensitise and ensure that the message of ‘zero tolerance’ is heard far and wide.

UNICEF: Preventing sexual violence to women and girls  
“United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women” campaign: Launched in 2008, this campaign aims to raise public awareness and increase political will and resources for preventing and ending all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world. The global vision of the UNiTE campaign is a world free from violence against all women and girls. This vision can only be realized through the meaningful actions and ongoing political commitments of national governments, backed by adequate resources. The United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE campaign calls on all governments, civil society, women’s organizations, men, young people, the private sector, the media and the entire UN system to join forces in addressing this global pandemic.  
Weblinks: http://www.saynotoviolence.org, https://www.facebook.com/SayNO.UNiTE 

A touching video: "We Are Women"
Happy New Year 2013 !!! 
May the almighty strengthen our believes in basic human values and inspire us to promote the cause of responsible citizenship. 
Let's spread Smiles :)
It's not difficult! Here is a simple but effective example:

Keep Smiling :))