Deepa Nayak, Pad Bank Member, Kabita Swain, anganwadi workers, and Sujata Mishra, adolescent girls, highlighted that if someone abuses, harasses, or threatens online, we will not be silent. Online abuse is real violence, and there is no excuse for it. We should report it, speak out against it, and help those who are targeted."
Mr. Rehan Kamal Kumar, Transman, Jagaruti Panda, Transwoman, Tara Kinner, Transwoman, Kandhei Kinner, Transwoman, Ritikaparna Sari, Transwoman joined hands together to generated podcast on elimination of Gender Based Violence, Digital safety. They stressed that our identity is not a subject for debate, using hate speech online, misgendering or threatening is a form of voilence that has a negative imapct on our lives. Digital spaces must be equitable for everyone, No excuses will be accepted. Screen time should empower, not endanger, online misogyny should never be trending.
Baisakhi Sahoo, adolescent girl from Aaiginia Bhoi Sahi, Ward 49 highlighted that now these days, various forms of abuse are being perpetrated online, which is mentally debilitating for women and girls. Digital violence is real violence. Bullying or speaking ill to someone online truly hurts them. Online abuse brings offline distress. When someone speaks negatively about another person while hiding behind a screen, the impact is felt on that person's mind." "Our message is this, if you witness any form of abuse, whether online or offline, raise your voice. It is the responsibility of all of us to make this digital world safe for everyone. Therefore, let us take a pledge today to completely stop the abuse that occurs online."
Ms. Puspalata Sahoo, woman-headed household from Aaiginia Bhoi Sahi, Ward 49, encouraged women and girls to speak up and voice against online abuse. She stressed that nowadays, online abuse is increasing than offline abuse, so families, peer groups and the community should support them. Digital violence is real violence to end all forms of Gender based violence.
Biswaranjan Nayak, FSTP Supervisor under Khordha Municipality urged to citizen to properly use the toilets, emptying septic pits periodically to reduce the risks and respect for sanitation workers.
Mr. Ramesh Chandra Sathua, an elderly man from Ward 66, Bhubaneswar said that previously lacked a toilet at home, so I had to go outside, which affected the environment, health, and dignity. Now that I have a toilet built and using it, my dignity has enhanced.
Ms. Barsha Rani Moharana, lactating mother, Ward 50, Bhubaneswar said that on the eve of World toilet Day, I want to address my concern that The toilet we build has changed our lives. My daughter feels safe, and I feel secure. No matter how the world changes, we will always need the toilet.
Ms. Liza Maharana, adolescent girl, Bhagabati Basti, Ward 50, Bhubaneswar highlighted that on the occasion of World Toilet Day, I want to say something, because our school has a proper toilet, I do not miss classes anymore. A toilet may look small but for girls like us, it changes our whole future.
In a changing world, sanitation is our dignity, our health and our future. This World Toilet Day, let us commit to safe, accessible and resilient toilets for all. Because we will always need the toilet”.- Chandini Kinner, Transwoman, Kalinga Studio Kinner Basti, Ward 23, Bhubaneswar
“Earlier, we had no toilets and no dignity, today with a safe toilet near my house, I feel protected and respected, in this changing world, dignity starts with sanitation”.- Shreyashree Das, Transwoman from Kalinga Studio Kinner Basti, Ward 23, Bhubaneswar