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International Women’s Week March 1 – 4th Celebrate Women’s Progress Advancing Gender Equality and Empowerment

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International Women’s Week serves as an important reminder of the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. It’s crucial to celebrate women and acknowledge their significant contributions to society, as their accomplishments often come despite facing challenges such as gender discrimination, unequal pay, and limited representation.

By implementing practices like promoting equality in hiring, offering scholarships for women to enter male-dominated fields, and celebrating their achievements, businesses and organizations help foster a more inclusive and equitable world. It’s equally vital to tackle issues like gender-based violence and create safe environments where women can flourish in all aspects of life.

International Women’s Week was established to honor women’s rights, underscores how much progress has been made while emphasizing that there is still work to be done. It’s a time to celebrate achievements and reaffirm our commitment to giving women equal opportunities, protection, and respect.

Creating a world where women are on equal footing benefits everyone by bringing diverse perspectives and talents to the forefront. It’s everyone’s responsibility to drive change and build a society where gender bias is eradicated, and women are recognized and treated as equals.

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Share A Smile Day Boost Your Health And Spread Joy With A Simple Smile March 1st

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March 1, 2025

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Share a Smile Day, observed every year on March 1, encourages people to spread joy by smiling. Established in 1997, this day motivates individuals to share a smile with everyone they meet. Smiling not only has emotional benefits but also offers several health advantages. It helps you feel relaxed and happy, which can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve endurance, and even boost your immune system. If you’re not feeling like smiling, try being the one to make someone else smile, and you may find that it brings a smile to your own face. Smiling is contagious, as it often prompts others to smile back, creating a chain reaction. This simple act can reduce blood pressure, heart rate, and stress, while increasing productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. Additionally, smiling can strengthen the immune system.

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George Washington Also Known As The “Father Of His Country” Has History In Rockland

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February 17, 2025

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Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday was originally meant to honor the country’s first president, George Washington. Eventually, the holiday included Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb. 12. Presidents Day is observed on the third Monday of February each year. 

According to the then-used Julian calendar, Washington was born in Virginia on Feb. 11, 1731. In 1752  Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which moved his birthday a year and 11 days to Feb. 22, 1732.

During the American Revolution, George Washington stayed at the DeWint House in Tappan. The DeWint House is the oldest surviving building in Rockland County. George Washington also camped out at Washington’s Encampment in West Nyack on Strawtown Road.

                                   Rockland County is rich in history go discover it!

 

 

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