It's all about us, Humans!

A famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi states, ‘You should never lose hope in humanity, for humanity is like an ocean. Even if a few drops of the ocean get dirty or contaminated, the whole ocean doesn’t get affected.’ Mahatma Gandhi showcased his faith and belief in humanity, which is the core essence of the human race, and urged upon the need for all humans to do the same.

Humanity is what we all have in common, a link that binds us all through, that connects us all together, and gives rise to the emotions of belongingness. One of the ever-existing questions of our lives is ‘What are we doing for others, how are we trying to make an impact on the lives of millions of others around us?’ This question is a measure of our humanity, the degree of sensitivity and concern that we showcase towards all the inhabitants of this planet. Humanity doesn’t just deal with the attitude we exhibit towards humankind, but also towards all other creatures with whom we share the planet. World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to transforming humans' behavior towards one another, this planet, its resources, and other living beings.

We, humans, need to identify the issues that pose a threat to our existence, that act as the ills of society, be it climate change, food insecurity, gender inequality, extreme poverty, and so on, and set out on the journey to discovering solutions to combat these issues that might affect our survival on this planet, together. ‘There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because the conscience tells him it is right’, says Martin Luther King Jr. Thus, comes our responsibility to ensure the safety of our planet and all the creatures inhabiting it.