Women unite in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram for ‘Resurge’ celebrating safety and empowerment in public spaces
Students, hostellers, working women, activists all took part in ‘Resurge – Safe Women, Safe Kerala’ that was organised by the Women and Child Development department
On Friday night, women and a significant number of men congregated along MG Road in the capital city of Kerala, Kerala. The occasion was the 'Resurge – Safe Women, Safe Kerala' event, organized by the Women and Child Development department to celebrate safety and empowerment in public spaces. Participants engaged in various activities such as biking, cycling, Kalaripayattu, skating, and entrepreneurship while enjoying the freedom for a brief period.
The mood was upbeat and infectious as women, students, hostellers, working professionals, and activists came together for the event that ran from 9.30 p.m. on Friday to 1 a.m. on Saturday.
Nandana V., a law student, expressed that while Thiruvananthapuram is usually safe, there are instances of harassment when women venture out at night. The night walk provided a sense of happiness and liberation, which should be a regular occurrence rather than a one-off event. Amritha Priya, a member of Sasthamcotta block panchayat, noted that previous night walks had taken place, but 'Resurge' differed as it emphasized women's achievements, including entrepreneurship, and attracted a large number of women to participate late at night.
Kala Rani, the State women president of Bahujana Sahitya Academy, stated that the event received a positive response, even from small children, and that it was not just tokenism but represented a strong women's movement. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan highlighted the government's aim to create an environment where women could move about safely at any time, and that women's participation in such gatherings signifies their role in societal and economic development.
The Chief Minister and other dignitaries, including the Minister for Women and Child Development Bindhu Krishna and Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes K.A. Thulasi, participated in the event by walking from the inauguration venue to the Secretariat and interacting with the participants.
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