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Happy Women’s Equality Day!

Sunday, August 26th, 2012

Thank you to the trailblzaing women and pioneers who have paved the way, and created bridges so that we may walk over them, and live free.

Happy Women’s Equality Day.

In your opinion, how far have women come in the past few decades?

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How Far Women Have Come and Where They’re Going

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

By Women’s Activist Gloria Feldt

Today, March 8, is celebrated around the globe as International Women’s Day http://www.internationalwomensday.com/. Some decry its commercialization, as corporate sponsors have realized it’s in their best interests to appeal to women who make over 85 percent of consumer purchases around the globe.

But it’s a day whose meaning inspires me to think back to a very special moment on September, 1995.

I was attending the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/beijing/, where hugely ambitious and thrilling goals were set for improving the lives of women, and by extension their families and the world.

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