Men Against Rape and Discrimination(MARD) is a social initiative that was started to spread awareness about gender equality and to instill gender values in men.
Equality is emotional. 💙💜
True equality means breaking free from emotional stereotypes—because fairness isn’t just in actions, it’s in understanding.
Let’s take action towards a world where vulnerability isn’t weakness, and asking for what you deserve isn’t “too much.”
Drop a 💛 if you believe emotions deserve equality too!
#RewriteTheScript #EqualityIsEmotional
Stuck between ‘be a progressive partner’ and ‘be a good provider’ like… 🏍️🏍️
Labels aren’t just a woman’s issue—men get them too. One foot in tradition, one in modernity, and society expects them to balance both perfectly.
It’s time we talk about how equality isn’t just about lifting women up—it’s about freeing men from outdated expectations too.
What are some biases that you face at home?
#RewriteTheScript #MARD #BollywoodMemes
Equality begins with our choice of words. The words we use, shape our thoughts and the way we see the world.
Why is ambition called ‘too much’? Why is confidence labelled as ‘attitude’? Why are normal choices judged differently for men and women?
Stereotypes have many names. It’s time to unlearn the bias, question the labels, and change the narrative. Let’s rewrite the script. @imVkohli
Credit: @StayWrogn
#DropTheLabels #MARD #EqualityEverywhere
The way we understand gender equality is shaped by the society around us—our schools, our homes, and the communities we engage with. Are these spaces actively teaching and enabling us to get it right?
The conversations we have today influence the mindsets of tomorrow. Are we doing enough? Share your thoughts in the comments!
#MARD #EqualityStartsHere #GenderEquality
Household decision-making is moving backward, not forward. The proportion of men who believe their wives should have an equal or greater say in key household decisions has dropped—from 59% to 57%.
A home where decisions are shared is a home where progress thrives. Balance isn’t just about chores—it’s about voices, choices, and respect. It’s time to #actforchange and create a future built on equality.
#SharedDecisions #WomensDay2025 #MARD #AccerateAction #AccelerateAction #IWD2025
More than half of Indian women are missing from the workforce—not because they lack ambition, but because unpaid care work holds them back. From childcare to eldercare, their time is spent on responsibilities that go unnoticed and uncompensated.
Equality isn’t just about creating opportunities—it’s about removing the barriers that prevent women from seizing them. It’s time to act for change and share the load.
#ActForChange #BalanceTheWork #WomensDay2025 #MARD #AccelerateAction #IWD2025
Accelerating action for gender equality is at the heart of Women’s Day. AWomensDay2025 committed to #AcceleratingAction by challenging norms, sharing responsibilities, and standing up for equality every single day. Let’s move beyond promises and make progress—together.
Here’s to powerful voices, real actions, and a world where equality isn’t just an idea but a reality.
#WomensDay2025 #MARD #ActForChange #IWD2025
Did you take the pledge on Actify yet? Go take it now and be a part of the Act for Change movement.
This Women’s Day, let’s turn intentions into actions for a more equal world—because real change starts with you.
Visit https://t.co/I7orx8e5lp now!
#ActForChange#WomensDay2025 #MARD #EqualityNow #IWD2025
₹19 lakh crores. That’s the invisible price tag on women’s unpaid labor in India—work that keeps households running but is rarely acknowledged as real economic contribution.
If unpaid work were counted, women would be the backbone of the economy. It’s time to recognize, respect, and rebalance the load.
Data Partner: @populationfoundationindia
#ActForChange #ValueHerWork #WomensDay2025 #MARD #AccelerateAction #IWD2025
While men and women are both at work, women are expected to be the primary caregiver of the family—often without recognition, compensation, or a choice. And, care goes beyond just children—it includes aging parents, in-laws, and even extended family.
Let’s make care should be a shared responsibility.
Step in. Show up. Because real change starts when we all do our part.
Data Partner: @populationfoundationindia
#ActForChange #EqualAtHome #WomensDay2025 #MARD #AccelerateAction #IWD2025
At @MardOfficial , we’re not just talking change - we’re accelerating it. Equality isn’t just a belief - it’s an action. Real change happens when we take small, meaningful steps.
This Women’s Day, take the pledge for equality on @Actifyclub and become a Catalyst for Change.
Win a chance to be a part of my exclusive live gig, get backstage access, and MARD merch.
Let’s turn intention into action. Act for Change - go Actify now!
Date: March 7th March
Venue: IFBE, Ballard Estate, Mumbai
#ActForChange #WomensDay2025 #MARD #EqualityInAction #IWD2025
5 hours for her. 1.5 hours for him. See the gap?
Unpaid domestic work isn’t just “extra effort”—it’s time taken away from rest, growth, and opportunity. A balanced home starts with shared responsibility. Small changes—like cooking a meal or handling laundry—can make a big impact.
Time to even the scales. Start today. Act for Change.
Data Partner: @populationfoundationindia
#ActForChange #EqualAtHome #WomensDay2025 #MARD #AccelerateAction #IWD2025
At MARD, we’re not just talking change—we’re accelerating it. Equality isn’t just a belief—it’s an action. Real change happens when we take small, meaningful steps.
This Women’s Day, take the pledge for equality on https://t.co/QcUTZjITK3 and become a Catalyst for Change.
Win a chance to be a part of an exclusive Farhan Akhtar @FarOutAkhtar live gig, get backstage access, and MARD merch.
Let’s turn intention into action. Act for Change—go Actify now!
Date: March 7th March
Venue: IFBE, Ballard Estate, Mumbai
#ActForChange #WomensDay2025 #MARD #EqualityInAction #IWD2025
Maha Shivratri isn’t just about devotion—it’s a reminder of balance.
Lord Shiva’s Ardhanareeshvara form isn’t about one being greater than the other; it beautifully embodies equality-Shakti is the energy that holds Shiva, and without her, even Shiva is just ‘Shav.’ He is entirely dependent on Shakti, the female energy.
This Maha Shivratri, let’s embrace the wisdom of Ardhanareeshvara and recognize that real strength lies in balance, respect, and unity.
#MahaShivratri #Ardhanareeshvara #DivineEquality #Shakti #MARD
💬 Real Strength Comes from Support 💪
Strength isn’t about hiding struggles—it’s about having the right people to lean on. When men are encouraged to open up and women are truly heard, support becomes a two-way street. Because real strength grows in spaces where everyone feels safe to be themselves.
Let’s build a world where vulnerability isn’t a burden but a bridge to real strength—for all.
@truecaptionss
#TheUnseenWeight #StrengthInSupport #MARD #LiftEachOtherUp
💪 Real Strength is in Lifting Each Other Up 🤝
Strength isn’t about standing alone—it’s about standing together. Being a friend, creating a safe space, and reminding each other that no one has to carry the weight alone.
Men, uplift the women around you—amplify their voices, respect their space, and stand beside them, not ahead of them. Women, uplift the men around you—create space for vulnerability, listen without judgment, and remind them that strength isn’t just endurance, but openness too.
Because success isn’t a battle of one against the other—it’s a journey where we rise, together.
@truecaptionss
#TheUnseenWeight #LiftEachOtherUp #MARD #BreakTheBias
🗣 Call It Out—True Strength Lifts, Not Tears Down 💪
Men are told to be invincible. Women are told to be impeccable. Dreams are questioned, failures magnified, and even those who care sometimes add to the weight.
But real strength isn’t in outdoing each other or proving someone wrong—it’s in uplifting, supporting, and standing together. Let’s call out the culture of unnecessary pressure and competition, for everyone. Because success isn’t a solo journey, and belief thrives where encouragement exists.
@truecaptionss
#TheUnseenWeight #LiftEachOtherUp #MARD #BreakTheBias
🔄 “What If We Win This Time?” 🔄
Society tells men to be unshakable, women to be flawless. Men are expected to lead, women to prove they belong. Strength is admired in one, questioned in the other. And through it all, failure is judged loudly—while resilience goes unnoticed.
But what if we stop asking, “What if you fail?” and start believing in “What if you succeed?” Maybe it’s time to redefine what rising looks like—for everyone.
@truecaptionss
#TheUnseenWeight #RedefineFailure #MARD #BreakTheBias
💭 "Failures Don’t Define You" 💭
The weight of expectations, the fear of letting others down—it can make the hustle feel pointless. But is that really the end?
Mistakes happen, dreams shake, and self-doubt creeps in. But holding onto failure isn’t the answer. Forgive yourself, take a breath, and take the next step—one at a time.
Believe in yourself first. The rest will follow.
@truecaptionss
#TheUnseenWeight #SecondChances #MARD