Kristien May

                                                                                                                  Lent is a 40-day cycle in the Christian calendar that precedes Easter. Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday is a season of contemplation and preparation leading up to the Easter celebrations. Christians imitate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and 40-day retreat into the desert by observing Lent for 40 days. Fasting from all food and celebration...

                              Empowering women can be fully achieved by addressing issues and concerns they face every day. National Women’s Month can also be an alarm for inclusive actions towards gender equality.                  On March 19, 1911, Women’s Day was celebrated but unfortunately, it led to an accident which causes the date to be moved. This brought to light the unequal labor practices and cruel working conditions that women face, prompting a number of protests. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in December 1977 declaring a UN Day for Women's Rights and International Peace, to be observed by the Member States on every day of the year, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. This will site 12 critical areas of concern to protect women from occurring th...