Swapnil Saundarya Decade of Action for SDGs (2020 - Present)
10-Year Campaign to Generate Awareness & Take Action for SDGs
Launched on: 27th April 2020
Methodology:
✔ Art Activism 🎨
✔ Protest Art ✊
✔ Participatory Communication & Social Action 🤝
📌 Milestones & Campaign Timeline
2020-2022: Key Initiatives
May 2020 - June 2020: Awareness to Accountability – Strengthening SDGs 7, 12, 13, 14, 15
May 28, 2020-2022: Red Dot Challenge on Menstrual Hygiene Day to strengthen SDGs 1, 4, 5, 6, 17
June 2020 - Nov 2020: Be Bold for Equality – 5-month campaign to challenge gender stereotypes & strengthen SDG 5
Nov 2020 - March 2021: D for Dignity – 16-day campaign addressing SDGs 16, 8
Aug 15, 2021: Bharat 75 – Encouraging people to wear Khadi as a sustainable fabric with a low carbon footprint
Sept 2021: 24-Hour Action Campaign on World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness on SDG 3
June - Dec 2021: Forget Me Not – A movement against Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG), solidifying SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16
April 2022: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – Educating communities about preventing sexual violence
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022: Always There for You – Encouraging positive conversations on mental health to reduce stigma
📌 Ongoing Initiatives (April 2022 - Dec 2024)
1. Ties with Real Estate Companies for Sustainable & Inclusive Practices
✔ Collaborating with major real estate firms across India to sensitize them on SDGs, gender equality, and sustainable business models.
✔ Advocating for green buildings, energy-efficient designs, and ethical labor policies in real estate.
2. Promoting POSH Act Awareness in Workplaces
✔ Conducting workshops and training sessions to help organizations implement the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act effectively.
✔ Engaging HR leaders & policymakers to create safe, inclusive work environments.
3. Developing Non-Binary Language for Inclusivity
✔ In collaboration with intellectuals & youth, we are in the process of developing a gender-neutral language for professional and everyday use.
✔ This language will be easily accessible, ensuring equal representation for all gender identities.
4. Designing an Art Activism Curriculum
✔ Creating study materials & modules to train individuals in using art as a tool to protest against injustice.
✔ Ensuring that every person facing oppression can use creativity as a weapon to raise their voice.
📌 Upcoming Micro Digital Campaigns
✔ #PlasticFreeWorkspaces – A simple workplace challenge to cut down plastic use & strengthen SDG 12
✔ #5DayMentalHealthChallenge – A 5-day digital campaign promoting small daily self-care & mental wellness steps (SDG 3)
✔ #EnterprisesForEquality – Encouraging firms to share their gender inclusivity policies (SDG 5, 8, 10)
✔ #POSH101 – Weekly social media posts explaining one POSH Act clause in simple terms
✔ #ClimatePledge2025 – A social media campaign where individuals pledge one sustainable action for the year
✔ #ReclaimWithArt – Encouraging survivors of violence to create & share art as a form of healing
📢 The Road Ahead: 2025 & Beyond
🟢 Strengthening grassroots activism for SDGs
🟢 Scaling up real estate sustainability partnerships
🟢 Expanding gender-neutral language adoption in workplaces
🟢 Publishing the Art Activism Handbook for global outreach
📌 Our Mission Continues – Keep Calm & Act Now for SDGs!
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