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International Happiness Day March 20th What makes you happy?

March 17, 2015

Time to slow down and focus on what makes us happy and feel good. Yes there is a day called International Happiness Day. Yahoo. For those who struggle with depression and PTSD, sometimes just getting up in the morning and brushing our teeth …. can be happiness. http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/happiness-day

Can the future peace be in the hands of children of war?

March 12, 2015

” If exposing young people to optimism and respect for diversity, civic participation and non-violence has had a positive influence in such places as Bosnia, Kosovo, Ireland, Rwanda and South Africa, could it also, eventually, help Syria?” I have hope that the answer will be yes. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31843501

Ending the silence

March 9, 2015

Addressing longstanding belief systems, blame the victim, may take a societal shift to protecting women and girls from violence. Income disparity, improved access to education, power imbalance and political will equally important to provide women and girls a safe place to live and work. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-31313550

International Women’s Day March 8th Celebrate the beauty and value of YOU

March 6, 2015

International Women’s Day is March 8th , celebrating equality and human rights. Yet for many in India just walking in the streets can result in rape and death. Violence against women in any society is violence against all women. The voices in India and around the world are united in support and demanding an […]

Seeing the ABILITY in disability

March 2, 2015

Having job satisfaction and a respectful workplace are important for all workers and this reflects in their commitment and dedication of service. “Many companies are discovering the business advantages of hiring people with physical and mental disabilities. Often, these employers have found that disabled employees have unique abilities and tend to work harder to prove […]

Silencing the voices.

February 28, 2015

Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated in Moscow.It takes incredible courage to speak up against the state knowing your life is in danger everyday. Those of you who don’t vote in our elections, think about the sacrifices this man, (and many others) was willing to make for democracy’s sake in Russia.

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