Why I support A21 Campaign

Once every year 'The A21 campaign (Abolishing injustice in the 21st century) hold a 'Walk for Freedom'.  The event is making people aware of human trafficking, many people participate in a walk around their city wearing black attire and have tape covering their mouth (showing that victims have no voice).
I wasn't able to make it to this years event, however we can always raise awareness in different ways. one of which is doing a school presentation about human trafficking. Another way I did was creating an awareness group, we held group meetings and we decided to do a sponsored silence, including presentations in front of our peers.

So whatever steps you are taking to make a change in your world, don't give up on what you believe
This is a campaign dear to my heart, and it's great to see the amount of people coming together for a cause they support. It doesn't matter how old you are it's never too late to stand up for what is right, I believe that we can all make a difference.

To find out more about The A21 campaign: http://www.a21.org/index.php

UPDATE

New posts will be coming soon, the blog is on a process of planning

The wave of equality increasing ?

Previously, I did a blog post specifically for International Women's Day. All the interviews highlighted positive aspects of natural beauty. There was also the negative aspects, which was beauty being presented in the media; many representations of this 'beauty' that society sees is exaggerated. 
For this years post, I have asked many different individuals on their thoughts about International Women's Day.

International Women's Day, should not just be celebrated, once every year. In fact, we should be celebrating it every day, there are women all over the world doing great things. The event, should remind us the reason how it all started, we should be learning this everywhere, about the first women who started fighting for women's equality. 

"Feminism is not about women overpowering men. Instead, it is about empowering women, it's about equality for all."
                                                                    Angelica Ourri

"I find myself in surrender to what a woman can offer. Something so unexplainable."
                         
                                                                   Joshua Igbo

"International Women's Day, for me means a celebration for the equality of sexes."
                                                                                                        

                                                               Emma Elkington

"An event only celebrated once every 365 days, the media and public overlook the injustice towards women within society. I believe society should be equal."

                                               
                                                    Joshowan Bhattacharjee

"International Women's Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women get bypassed by mainstream media, which tends to subordinate our professional success to appearance and among other things."

Alice Kemp- Habib

"On International Women's Day, we should remember how it all started, the history behind it. That is what should be celebrated."                                                                            
Saori Watanabe

"I believe that it is necessary to recognize the achievements of those who came before us."
                                                                                                                             
                                                             Hamza Sikandary

"Be confident and you'll be able to face any obstacle ahead"
                                                                                           
                                     Angelica Castor

"It's a brilliant occasion to celebrate and appreciate the plight and achievement of all women."
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                    Laith Al-Ajeel 

"It's a good way of acknowledging women in general, and not just Mother's Day."
                                                                                                                     
                                                         Chevonne Willis

"Women play a huge role in the world."
                                                                       

                Ongart Pongsri

Thank you for those who were involved, meant a lot.

*"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful; committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
                                                           Margaret Mead

Part 1

                                                Josh Igbo

          Up and coming artist Josh Igbo answers his opinion on beauty       

1.) In Society now, there is a constant pressure from the media for girls to look, or dress in a certain way, as a guy do you feel the same way?

As a guy who is extremely into fashion, I say it's the lack of confidence that force people to dress in a certain way. The fact that girls are able to buy the kind of clothes and wear it everyday, may seem like there is no pressure on a girl. However, I do understand that some girls have to "reveal" a bit of skin, because that is the way the media perceives to be confident. When a lady shows their skin, yes it shows confidence in their sexuality. However, it also depicts lack of confidence in one's self, as they feel they have to reveal themselves to draw the attention they want. No one is there to put pressure onto you if you keep away from the worldly desires to be fair.

2.) What are your views of beauty?

My view of beauty is clearly on what makes my heart melt. I'm not one to believe in make-up or nice clothes; what I find beautiful is the overpowering confidence a person emits into the world. A person who walks through with such a fierce and presence is beautiful. One that applies a smile on their face, or speak what their heart wants to express, or speak what their heart wants to express is like the heavens giving us that one hour in a day to watch the sun set. 

  

3.) Do you feel that more people should be aware of men feeling this kind of pressure to look 'good'?

Yes I repeat, yes! One thing that brings my confidence down is my height, I'm 5'8". When I speak to a girl, they would tell me, "you are what a woman looks for, but you're short."- Ladies, there is nothing we can do about our height. If a man says to woman, "you're fat", yes I find that extremely rude, but at least you can do something about it. However, when you tell a man he's "too short", what can we do? You want us to stretch our bones? There are pressures placed upon both men and women, and sometimes it would be grateful if we encourage change rather than expressing a thought that a person can never change.

4.)In terms of beauty, do you feel that it is seen as more of a feminine concept?

No, it is seen in both genders. I'm sure ladies would sit down with their friends and gossip about a hot guy they saw on the bus, this is exactly the same with us men. We are humans divided by gender, our passion and desires will always be similar, just expressed differently. A man/or a women's surrounding affects our views, and opinion on what beauty is. It depends on who your friends are, or what kind of TV shows you watch, or the books you read. Whatever your soul consumes creates a unique idea of what you precieve beauty to be. Yes, there is a difference between looking at a women's physical appearance, and a man's emotional appearance, but at the end of the day, both men and women look at something such a way that is defined as beauty. Beauty to each person may have different meanings, but what pulls your heart strings is beauty, it be physical or emotional desire. Overall it is similar to both genders.

Check out Josh Igbo's music covers on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrJoshuaacoustic