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Males & Females: 2 Sides Of The Same Coin
Have you heard of the term, "two sides of the same coin"? Humanity has two sides, just like a coin. If a coin has one side, it wouldn't be anything of value or anything at all. Humanity, like coins have two sides: males and females. Just like a coin, if humanity, for example, only had the male gender, it would all be meaningless without their female counterparts. In every living organism, males and females are integral. They all have an equal role to fulfill in creating life and leading the way for others to follow suit. So, if, among the 100%, 50% are males and 50% are females, equality...
Belated Nelson Mandela Day (Honoring Nelson Mandela)
On the 18th of July, it was Nelson Mandela Day. On this day, every year, on Mandela's birthday, all of us across the globe honor his efforts, efforts that ended apartheid which was a system where white people were treated better than black people in his country, South Africa. On this day, I couldn't help but wonder how he was so dedicated to his cause that even while imprisoned for 27 years for fighting for his people, he continued fighting for black people in peace. He REFUSED to give up on his race's unfair treatment and was dauntless for 27 TEDIOUS YEARS IN PRISON. In South Africa, black...
A beautiful world without discrimination (World Children's Day 2020)
I am Syeda Sabiqun Nahar from Bangladesh. I dream of a world where 'discrimination' is no longer present among us, rather, it would just become a term coined in our least liked part of the history. I hope to see a world where people from around the globe irrespective of their gender, class, creed and preferences join forces to provide a greener and safer environment for their children. I wish to live in a world where women and children are stronger and safe with the support of their family. And underneath the masks we're wearing today, may everyone's smiles remain unscathed. #voicesofyouth
Under the clouds, where we see
Under the clouds, where we see The homeless people scattered on the asphalt In a mimicry of pebbles Visible yet camouflaged from our eyes. The homeless people enshrouded by no one But our animated restlessness That ceases for none but our wrist watches. Our wrist watches that show the time we don't have To lose over sightseeing And contemplating the woes of others. The woes of others? Don't they hold any weight Over whatever weight we were born with - and still carry? The asphalt, the bitumen, and the paved roads Lead us to their destination by chance And think of it for a second: If one of us...
Our Rights
Right to education I am currently studying in college and so far, I came across three more students with disabilities – two when I was at school, and one at college. I asked myself, “Why are they so less in number? What happens to the rest of them? Why disability is a term so unfamiliar in schools and colleges?” I am eternally grateful to my parents, and to the teachers of my school and college who are supportive enough to encourage me. I consider myself lucky. But it should not be a matter of luck. It should not be considered as a privilege. It is my right and if it is violated, I can claim...
Equality
I don’t think we are all equal. In my opinion, we are all different but our rights are equal. Men and women cannot be equal. Introverts and extroverts cannot be equal. Persons with disabilities aren't equal to others. Religions are not equal to one another. No two people are same. But yes, human rights are equal. The thing is accepting the fact that people are not equal. The thing is accepting the fact that they are different . The thing is accepting different ones and accepting the fact that difference is a part of the world. No one should be discriminated, not because we are all equal...
Respect young people
Yesterday, one of my Bengali literature teachers said something that left a mark in my heart, and I couldn’t agree more. He said that adults choose the safe side, when young people want the justice. I will add some more to his statement. Adults don’t want to take risks, but young people aren’t afraid to take risks and they want to experiment. That's why young people find ways in times when adults don’t. Young people lack maturity and sometimes judgement. Adults must guide them and teach them. They need to correct their mistakes. Young people need their supervision. But, adults try to control...
A Story of Kindness
You don't always need to engage with a community or club to help people. You can do it in other ways. Let me share a story. Ever since I got admitted to school, I never found my fellow classmates unsupportive. They were always there to support me unconditionally. No one ever bullied me. No one ever asked me embarrassing questions. They always extended their hands to help me – both literally and metaphorically. Without a question or hesitation, they accepted me as a part of them, so naturally. In college, I again found myself surrounded by warm and kind classmates. They stand up for me whenever...
A small story of friendship, kindness and inclusion
On 15th November, I had a biology practical examination. And then, the teacher told us to go to a different room to sit for the exam. As I can't walk without someone's support, I was at a loss. Then, two friends of mine came to me. They told me that they would support me. I was afraid that they wouldn’t be able to handle me. But they kept insisting until they finally convinced me to go with them. One of them gently supported me and finally they took me to another classroom. Never before could someone convince me to go with them. This was just a small gesture, but it meant the world to me...