Tag: International Women’s Day
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Women’s Day Festivities Energize Movement to End Violence, Sexism, Discrimination
Ending violence against women and a culture of blaming rape victims were the prevailing themes at the International Women’s Day event on the New Paltz campus March 7. Speakers addressed a crowd of more than 200 with emotional messages of solidarity and support, providing first-hand accounts of sexual violence and abuse. In addition to women…
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New Paltz Recognizes International Women’s Day
On March 7 at 6:30 p.m., members of the New Paltz community will gather in Lecture Center 100 to celebrate International Women’s Day, a worldwide event devoted to the defense of women’s rights and commemoration of achievements in the long-winded battle against sexism. Each year on March 8, thousands of events are held across the…