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child. However, in a country
like India, where there are
a lot of social and cultural
traditions, you have to be very
careful.
Ms Sunanda: We are very
hopeful for the future but of
course it’s all on you, today’s
educated youth. You are being
given certain tools, certain
be addressed at this level, your can tie in with India’s views on opportunities and at the end
level, the privileged section of abortions and the stigma that of the day, it is on you to bring
the society. All the power lies it is, especially considering the the change.
over here and this is where all new movements on pro-life
the policy makers and social and pro-choice, choices that Our Head of School, Ms
change leaders will come up. women are given in society Rima Singh, quite accurately
This is where the mindset today? summed up the session -
needs to change as what “There is no greater power
you do is what will percolate Ms Anchal: We truly than to know the power of
below. appreciate your detailed ‘No’. One courageous moment
study of our campaign. ‘My of changing a ‘yes’ into a ‘no’
Ms Ruchi: Even in your own Body is My Body’ is in fact the can change your life.”
homes, as you grow up you Singapore-based programme
will make that change in that we are accredited for. True, that sometimes it is
your home and that will then a lot easier to give in, but
start that ripple effect, and a Ms Ruchi: In Nahi Means No, we must find the courage
revolution, hopefully. we provide education that within ourselves to use our
empowers women. We believe voice and refuse to do things
Simar: Our research into ‘Nahi that your body is your body that put us in a position that
Means No’ showed that one of only, you should be allowed to we find uncomfortable or
the slogans advocated for is do what you want to do with compromising. By continuing
‘My Body is My Body’. Can you it, whether it means keeping to do sessions like these and
explain how this movement the child or not keeping the other educative activities,
DPSI wishes to prepare
students to not only find the
courage they need to face
undesirable situations, but
help others do the same as
well.
Interviewed by:
Simar Bhogal, MYP 5
Rashed Nessar, DP 1
(Cultural Secretary)
