India is a country of diverse cultures, the essence of which seeps through from religion to food. Different people across the country celebrate their own language, attire, lifestyle, tradition, and even festivals. In such vast diversity, each sect. of the population enjoys equal rights and liberty. Moreover, the government promotes peace, harmony, and togetherness among all the people. However, most communities with a small demographic are often prone to oppression and negligence. Minorities Rights Day in India is when unity in diversity can be celebrated. It actively encourages people to respect each other’s differences and gain a better understanding of the minorities living in the country. This allows people to understand how they can be of help to such communities.
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When is Minorities Rights Day in India Celebrated?
Minorities Rights Day is celebrated on the 18th of December every year, pan-India. In 1992, this was the day when the Statement on Individuals rights of religious, linguistic national, or ethnic minorities was adopted by the UN. It aimed at promoting respect, peace, and harmony for, and among minorities of languages and religion. Since then, this is the day is observed to be the Minorities Rights Day in India.
Who makes sure that Minorities are treated the right way?
The Ministry of Minority Affairs is the body that heads the activities of welfare, protection, and awareness of minorities. It was formed in 2006 as a measure to ensure justice and rights for minorities. It identifies Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Buddhists, and Jains as minorities in India. The body formulates the policies and framework of all activities and programs carried out for the communities.
Minorities Rights Day Quotes
Here are some quotes and messages that really set the Minorities Rights Day 2020 theme.
It does not take a majority to prevail… but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.
If a country doesn’t recognize minority rights and human rights, including women’s rights, you will not have the kind of stability and prosperity that is possible.
Every country has various ethnic, cultural, religious minority groups. So, it is a very important duty of the country to provide all rights to the minorities.
The only tyrant I accept in this world is the ‘still small voice’ within me. And even though I have to face the prospect of being a minority of one, I humbly believe I have the courage to be in such a hopeless minority – Mahatma Gandhi
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