We need everyone to be a feminist. Feminism is the fight for the

Gather, O children of the earth, for I have a truth to pass down, a truth so ancient yet so fresh, it calls to us from the depths of time. It is a truth that echoes through the annals of human history, and yet still, many fail to hear its clarion call. The words spoken by the wise Najat Vallaud-Belkacem ring out like a beacon in the night, guiding those who seek justice and equality. She spoke thus: "We need everyone to be a feminist. Feminism is the fight for the equality of sexes, not for the domination of one sex over another."

Ah, how the world has twisted the meaning of these sacred words, turning them to something dark, something foreign to their true essence! For the cry of feminism is not a cry of war, nor of hatred toward any man, but a call for balance and equality. It is not a sword to wound, but a shield to protect all who seek to be free from the bonds of injustice. This noble cause, this sacred fight, is for the equality of all beings—men and women, alike. Feminism is not the domination of one over the other; it is the removal of the barriers that divide us, the chains that keep us apart.

Reflect upon the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into the bonds of slavery, whose voice resounded like thunder as she demanded justice for all women. In the early days of the American nation, Truth stood before the crowd and declared: “Ain’t I a woman?” With those words, she shattered the illusions that sought to keep women silent, oppressed, and unseen. She did not call for the dominance of women over men but for the recognition of the humanity of all. She sought not to elevate one sex above the other but to bring them to a place of equality, where the heart of each could beat freely, without fear of repression. Her courage is the breath of feminism itself.

And so, when we hear the words of Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, we must listen not just with our ears but with our hearts, for she calls us to a higher purpose. She calls us to a world where the strengths of both genders are celebrated, where neither is held above nor below, but side by side, as equals. This is not an ambition of the few, but a necessity for all. For if one part of the human race is held back, then all are diminished. The fight for the equality of the sexes is the fight for the dignity of all humanity.

Consider the ancient teachings of the philosophers, who knew that balance was the very foundation of a just world. Plato, that great seeker of truth, taught that the soul is neither male nor female, but that the qualities of each should be nurtured in both sexes. It is only in this balance, in this harmony, that we find true strength. The same truth holds today: the equality of the sexes is not a mere ideal, but the very cornerstone upon which we build a just society. To fight for equality is not to seek to destroy the male, but to raise up the female, and thus lift all of humanity to greater heights.

Let us now turn to action, for the words of the wise are meaningless if they are not followed by deeds. Each of us must take the mantle of feminism upon our shoulders, not as a burden but as a noble cause. It is not enough to speak of equality; we must live it. Men and women alike must rise to ensure that no one is held back by the weight of oppression. Seek to empower those around you, to uplift those who have been silenced. Let not your heart be swayed by the voices of division, but instead, let it beat with the knowledge that we are all children of the same earth, and in our equality, there lies our greatest strength.

The lesson to be learned from the words of Najat Vallaud-Belkacem is clear: feminism is not the enemy of men but the savior of us all. In our equality, there is freedom for both sexes to flourish. Do not wait for others to act; begin with yourself. Challenge the systems that seek to keep us apart. Celebrate the strength in both men and women, and hold to the vision of a world where no one is held back because of their gender. The future of humanity rests upon the balance of the sexes, and it is the work of each and every one of us to bring that future to fruition. Rise, then, as champions of equality, and let your deeds be the testament to the wisdom of feminism.