Pinkvilla’s head of content Ilika Srivastava's open letter to every woman

I invite and urge all women out there to take the pledge at www.hamam.co.in and join the Hamam Mother’s safety force.

By Ilika Srivastava

Updated on Jul 23, 2019 | 06:41 PM IST | 2.5M

Dear Fellow Women,

There are many open letters, video messages, social media posts and the never-ending motivational messages we receive on the eve of Women’s Day. I don't claim this to be different than the others but what I can promise is together we can make a difference.

Every time I hear of an instance of a child being harmed, I wish there was something I could do about it. This Women's Day let us extend a promise of protection to all the children around us because every child needs to feel safe both within the walls of their home and outside. Because I believe that every child has the right to live without fear, to thrive and to be confident when they step out to chase their dreams and ambitions. This Women’s Day let’s join hands with iconic personal care brand Hamam to create a safer environment and raise a braver generation as there is no force more powerful than the protective instinct of a woman.

I, Ilika Srivastava, promise to come to the aid of any child in need of protection. To step in. To stand with. To support. To do all that I would expect every woman or mother to do, for the safety of her child. Together with Hamam, I pledge to help every child get a safe environment in home and outside.

I also invite and urge all women out there to take the pledge at www.hamam.co.in and join the Hamam Mother safety force and take a small step towards ensuring that every child feels safe.