The
Mr. Yogesh Varhade has been an activist since last
thirty (30) years and focused on Internationalization of Dalit issue for last
10 years through United Nations mechanism. He has been also a founding member
of
The
Ambedkar was an emancipator, scholar extraordinaire,
social reformer, philosopher, visionary and a champion of human rights.
By his invaluable contribution to the making of
modern
In her eloquent tribute to Dr. Ambedkar, scholar,
Dr. Barbara Joshi provides the answer :
"How fitting that a man who
did so much to reshape the world we live in, a man who left such a positive and
yet provocative message for the global society of the late twentieth century,
should receive international recognition on the Centenary of his birth. How
very important that we learn from his life and its continuing message for our
own times. Consider this man whose
life we celebrate :
A Scholar - who puts aside the comforts of convention to ask probing questions
about the structure and history of Indian society, and in doing opened our eyes
to important lessons about the broader human experience.
An Educator - who insisted that learning was the birth right of all, not just the
privilege of a few, and built institutions that would help to make this right a
practical reality.
A Statesman and Nation-builder - who saw an international order crippled by the weight of colonialism,
and an Indian independence that would be a meaningless illusion without the
genuine equality of its long-divided people.
A Brilliant Lawyer - who dared to see beyond the profitable routine of briefs and fees, who
challenged the law to become a partner in the search for change, and turned his
attention to a series of initiatives that ranged from early human rights cases
to his work in the drafting of the Indian Constitution.
A Political Visionary - who not only advocated democracy, but also helped millions learn to
use democracy as a practical tool in their struggle for justice.
A Social and Religious Reformer - who went beyond criticism to grapple with the far more demanding
challenge of actually creating a more humane world; who left behind colleges,
political parties, contributions to the national Constitution, and the dynamic
revival of Buddhism in India."