Amidst the hearts and flowers, today we also observe V-Day, ending violence against

[niyad]

women and girls around the world. See OneBillionRising.org (for the one in three women and girls who will experience sexual or physical violence in her lifetime) or VDay.org for some of the programs and actions worldwide that are tackling this global horror.

[Walleye]

1. I would say that most women have experienced aggressive sexual harassment and some violence

It used to be if you were a girl and had a job you would be preyed upon. Didn’t have to be pretty, just young. I haven’t been a young woman in the workplace in a while so maybe it’s gotten better. Somehow I doubt it

[niyad]

4. I doubt it as well. Like you, I am no longer young and in the work force, so

cannot speak to that aspect personally.

[Torchlight]

2. K&R.

This should always be at the forefront of our minds.

[niyad]

3. It definitely is for many of us.

[niyad]

5. . . .