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World Women's Day March 8, International Women's Day
Today is World Women's Day. To protect the rights of all women in the world, the United Nations declared March 8, 1975, as International Women's Day and called on all nations of the world to observe it properly. Every year March 8 is celebrated all over the world with a unique feature. In some countries, the day is also celebrated as a public holiday. Such as Russia, Cuba, Vietnam, Ukraine, and several other countries. In many countries, including China, Macedonia, Nepal, and Madagascar, only women enjoy public holidays on this day. Although neither of these two systems exists in Bangladesh; however, the day is being celebrated in rallies, seminars, symposiums.
By Sashon khan4 years ago in Viva
The Playlist for Your Entire Cycle
Let’s be real – periods haven’t had the best PR team. They’re positioned as the biggest inconvenience with no fun to be had (and for some folks, yes this can be the case). Which certainly doesn’t set the stage for a healthy and positive relationship with our periods.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Viva
7 Ways You Can Stand Against Rape Culture
Rape culture is a term used to describe a society that normalizes and perpetuates the idea that sexual violence is inevitable. It creates an environment in which victims of rape are told they should have done more to prevent it. Rape culture is so ingrained in our society, it can feel impossible to stand up against it. But there are many ways you can start today. Here are some simple, yet powerful, ways you can make an impact in your community and help create a culture where rape isn't tolerated.
By Abhishek Gupta4 years ago in Viva
How to Keep a Man Interested Without Losing Your Pride
Relationships are so hard. You worry if you don’t have one, and when you do, you worry they will leave you. The younger me used to believe a relationship was a guarantee to my happy ending. Now the old me don’t want anything that has a commitment in it. It seems like life without a relationship is so much easier.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
Not That Bad
The first time I ran a focus group for survivors of domestic abuse, I remember one young woman, her baby in her arms, saying, “I’ve not had it that bad. Some of the women here have been really badly treated.” There was a pause. “I mean, I’ve been in hospital twice, but it’s not been that bad.”
By Rachel Robbins4 years ago in Viva
Why I will not give up on the Red Dress . Top Story - February 2022.
She's there. She's always there. Carefully hung in my wardrobe and laying at the back of my mind whenever she feels like to. I sometimes forget about her, and sometimes, I cannot help but worship her. She's me, and I am her. I love and despise her, for I know I should probably forget about her. But I will never, and here's why.
By Bérengère Balteau4 years ago in Viva
