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Thoughts on International Women’s Day

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From a woman’s view:

Shohreh Fleming said: “I believe that every woman has the right to equality. Without equality of opportunity, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. As Chief Executive Officer of a successful company that has a £3 million turnover and employs more than 20 staff, I’m able to create opportunities for others. I dream of the achievement of full equality between the sexes for people everywhere.”

Making the right decision

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West Berkshire’s Bahá’i community has applauded a message about decision-making and integration of the world’s cultures and peoples contained within a statement to the 48th United Nations Commission for Social Development.

The Bahá’i International Community said that the human body can serve as a useful model: “Within this organism, millions of cells, with extraordinary diversity of form and function, collaborate to make human existence possible. Every least cell has its part to play in maintaining a healthy body.”

A key feature of Bahá’i consultation is that ideas belong to the group rather than to individuals. More details here.