Here, I reproduce my article "International Women's Day: Gender haiku" published in MeriNews portal which has been discontinued now. Each year, the International Women's Day is observed on March 8 to spread the message of gender equity and women empowerment.
According to the UN, International Women's Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, UN Chief once had said earlier, "Empowered women and girls are the best hope for sustainable development following conflict. They are the best drivers of growth, the best hope for reconciliation, and the best buffer against radicalization of youth and the repetition of cycles of violence."
Haiku is a very short form of Japanese poetry, characterized by 17 syllables narration in three phrases or lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively. Currently, the haiku has become a fairly popular language art form form among English-speaking poets. English haiku can follow the traditional Japanese rules, but are frequently less strict on subject matter.
The most common variation from the three-line standard of haiku with prescribed syllabic order is one line language art of six syllables or words, which is sometimes called a monoku. The one-line form is written as a vertical column in which Japanese haiku are often printed.
Here are my messages as gender haiku on International Women's Day.
Gender parity -
That's our most basic need
as social beings.
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It is our birth right
to experience life free from
all gender constructs.
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We all are humans
first and foremost and always,
Rest're social constructs.
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Gender equity -
corner stone of good governance
with inclusion.
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Change of mindset'll end
gender discrimination.
Rest is tokenism.
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MERINEWS
Author:Dr. Lalit kishore
Date 02: March, 2016
Categories: India,Society and Culture
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