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The Equality of Women and Men

The Latest Update is 03/07/98

Following information was provided by Diane & Kenny Broussard

dianekenny@web-net.com tel: 504-651-5688 1712 Carrollwood Dr., Laplace, LA 70068 LaPlace, LA 70068-2516 USA?#060;/b>

News Update

The Baha'i Communities in the metropolitan area will observe International Women's Day with two programs: First there will be a Coffeehouse Discussion on "The Equality of Women and Men" beginning at 7:30 PM on Saturday evening, March 7 in Metairie. Call 779-5643 for location. Then on Sunday,

March 8 there will be a Spiritual Meeting honoring women beginning at 12:30 PM at the New Orleans Baha'i Center, 5th Floor Annex, 1001 Howard Ave, New Orleans. Both programs are free (no collections) and open to the public.

History of International Women's Day

International Women's Day (March 8) celebrates the story of ordinary women as makers of history. Since its inaugural observation in 1911, the day has provided a rallying point for women throughout the world to acknowledge the progress they have made toward emancipation and to survey the victories they have yet to win.

"The Baha'i communities in the metro area," said Hoda Erfany of Metairie, "want to play our part in creating a climate of social justice so that women attain full partnership with men. For that reason, we are working with both women and men to bring about an appreciation of the need for full human rights for women."

Diane Broussard of LaPlace further added that "Baha'i members around the nation are calling for US senators to vote for ratification of the United Nations' Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (the Women's Convention)". The Women's Convention is an international bill of rights for women. It brings together and extends the provisions of previous United Nations' instruments concerning discrimination on the basis of sex. Further, it strengthens the existing human rights standards by giving a uniform definition of discrimination against women.?#060;/b>

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