A Woman Violinist & Singer | Violin Artist- Gundula Stojanova Gruent www.wahwoman.in Meet Gundula Stojanova Gruen, a virtuoso violinist and singer who has travelled extensively, transcribing melodies that she learned first-hand from Romani and folk musicians.Her unique performance style showcases a technical ability acquired through intensive conservatoire training as well as a colourful and charismatic personality. Her arrangements and compositions, whilst drawing influence from her love and extensive knowledge of Romany Gypsy music, are original and highly personal. Gundula also is a passionate and highly experienced tutor. She loves teaching children and adults of all ages and abilities, inspiring them with her love of making music, her own hard study to master violin technique, and her wide experience of studying classical, jazz, Romani and folk styles the traditional way.
“Mmm” is one of the easiest consonant sounds for babies to make, Sound ‘Ma’ is nearly universal. And almost every language boasts a recognizable form of it; the reason why ‘mother’ word starts with M consonant in majority of the languages. But no matter what language we speak, the feelings, gratitude for the unconditional love, care, and protection that she has given us, remain unchanged.
Do we still need regular #cancer screening in the era of targeted therapies and precision medicine? Well…#BreastCancer has been identified as the second major cause of death among #women worldwide. As per data , annual screening substantially brings down the mortality rate by 30% and lowers risk of advanced disease by 40%. Unquestionably, the stage at which diagnosis is made remains a critical factor in recovery, presumably the strongest predictor of recurrences.
A riveting insightful write-up by Nitin Jain gives us the real picture of how abysmally low the health awareness is in India even in urban places, and more so among #females. Or do you think it’s not just the awareness issue but a matter of sheer priority?
The theme for #internationalwomensday2022 i.e 8 March 2022 is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” which evidently denotes the seriousness and urgency to establish a world free of- gender biases, gender-related stereotypical notions, and discrimination, an attempt to create a diverse, equal, and inclusive society that is only feasible by collective efforts by each one of us. And given the current state of the World, crazy times we are living- in, it becomes even more critical to recognize the role of women in the #peace-building process at all levels. The capabilities of women as advocates for peace, peacekeepers, relief workers, and mediators have always been undermined by and large. During violent conflicts and wars, women are often forced to assume new roles as heads of families, providers, combatants, and freedom fighters as we have witnessed in recent times too. International Women’s Day (March 8) is across the globe is a reminder of women’s achievements on various fronts, at the same time, demanding global action against gender inequality. The patriarchal mindset often asks why so? What‘s the need to smash the age-old gender identities, beliefs and re-establish fresh perspectives. Well…it is rightful to call for action to accelerate gender equality all over the map and here we reiterate ‘why’: 1. First and foremost, gender equality is a human right that entitles a woman to live with dignity and freedom. 2. #Genderequality will reduce the prevalence of violence against women and girls. 3. It’s imperative for economic prosperity. For example, there has been a 46% rise in complaints of crimes against women in 2021: NCW (The National Commission for Women, India). Socioeconomic factors play a major role in women’s experiences of violence. 4. Existing modern societies are the biggest testimony to the fact that equality brings more safety and health. Empowered women contribute to the health and productivity of the whole family and community. 5. Equal rights and opportunities will facilitate women and girls to achieve the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health 6. Education is essential for the ability to exercise rights and consequently for women’s empowerment. Gender equality enormously expands access to education at all levels. 7. Empowering women is also an indispensable tool for advancing development and reducing poverty. 8. Women’s suffrage is the right of women to vote in elections. 9. To earn an equal wage; according to the UN, Worldwide, women only make 77 cents for every dollar earned by men. It’s high time to contemplate and acknowledge the fact that society will be a far more cohesive, and affable place when people look at others as individuals, beyond genders which will go a long way in remodeling the world, a better version. #WahWoman#Ecocivilisation#Beings#womensupportingwomen#womenempowerment#togetherwecan#career#relationshipsmatter
“If you are dating someone, try and find out how that person was raised. A lot of people weren’t raised in love. They were raised on survival. That’s why you see so many men/women not being able to love properly (hurting people). You’ll find a lot of good-looking people damaged inside because of their past, and you won’t realize how damaged they are until you try to love them. If you think a person’s past doesn’t affect how they see life, then you are sadly mistaken. – THE MODERN BREAK-UP NOVEL
‘Be sure to put your mask on before helping others’. This instruction that we often find on the flights’ instruction manual, also reiterated by the flight attendant, has got a strong analogy, a metaphor with other aspects of life too.
#Relationships are built on mutual trust, care, respect, and support. However, #investment (of time, emotions, support) & #reciprocation are keys for relationships to survive & thrive. Read the full article on WahWoman medium:
“In today’s fast pace of life, when we are accompanied by technology at every step, it is worth maintaining balance. Mine is connecting with nature and our cultural heritage, engaging with art, creating with natural material such as clay, connecting with my inner child and people around the world.” (Teja Hlacer) Meet Teja Hlacer, a Ceramic Artist and Cultural Anthropologist from Slovenia as part of an initiative of #WahWomanWomenArtists She always got fascinated by clay and its magical ability to turn into as many different shapes and a variety of styles as one could imagine. Very delighted to feature her; watch the video to know her journey and passion for clay and art only on #WahWoman !
