The United Nations views gender equality as a fundamental human right & a core development goal (SDG 5), essential for peaceful, prosperous societies. Led by UN Women, the UN focuses on eliminating violence, empowering women economically, promoting equal political participation, & legal reforms.

"The day I'm killed, my killer, rifling through my pockets, will find travel tickets: One to peace, one to the fields & the rain, & one to the conscience of humankind. Dear killer of mine, I beg you: Do not stay & waste them. Take them, use them. I beg you to travel." -Samih al-Qasim #NoWar

“Someone has to stand up and say that there is a better way” -Pope Leo #NoWar

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) This 30cm (12in) long bird is a true Parrot & native to Australia. They are extremely colourful birds & also extremely noisy. Lovely in-flight photo taken by Dave Arnold in Australia. #rainbow #lorikeet #parrot #RainbowLorikeet #wildlife #nature #australia

The Artist's Garden at Vétheuil Claude Monet 1881 Oil on canvas #ArtSky

Girl in a Boat with Geese Berthe Morisot c. 1889 Oil on canvas #ArtSky

The Artist's Garden at Eragny Camille Pissarro 1898 Oil on canvas #ArtSky

Still Life with Milk Jug and Fruit Paul Cezanne c. 1900 Oil on canvas #ArtSky

Johari Window What are your blind spots? (About you, known to others, but not known to you?) #NeuroSkyence #Philosophy

Eye of the needle #trees #woodland #treeclub

"Peace," 2022. 🟦🕊🟨 Beautiful minimalist photography focusing on the interplay of colors and shadow. Photography by Waldemar Walczak (Polish photographer) @waldemar_walczak [IG] #photography #colors #birds #minimalist #bluesky

Rare image of a stork delivering a baby!

A wonderful 38ft mural of the late great KURT VONNEGUT - who left us 19yrs ago today - in his hometown of Indianapolis.

OHM 🦭 (Sleeping Seal)

Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms at Arakurayama Sengen Park 🌸🗻 Honestly, one of the most stunning views in Japan. So… will you come see it for yourself next cherry blossom season? 😉 #MountFuji #MtFuji #Fujisan #Sakura #Japan

I have always wanted to see the aurora borealis. After no luck in Finland in January, the skies above Norway delivered; a wonderful birthday present from the natural world.

Heather Neill (American Artist, born 1958) "Summer Kitchen", 2005. Oil on Panel, 18 × 24 inches. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Britain is home to almost half of the world’s bluebells, found in ancient or semi-natural woodlands, flowering in April and May. 'Bluebell woods' by contemporary UK painter Susan Entwistle #WomensArt

Dave Rheaume (Canadian Artist, born 1963) "A New York Evening", 2016. Acrylic on Canvas, 12 × 24 inches. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Creative. 🌹

lol #AGoodPlace

Mark Grantham (Canadian, b.1966) "Exquisite Timing (South Park, Halifax)," 2024 Acrylic on board

My painting DUNE SHACK

Sunset on St. Augustine beach. 6”x6” Oil

Tailor Bird sews leaves together with plant fibre to form its nest!

Parting of ways: Valley of Dreams East #scape #eck #landscapephotography #blackandwhite #classicmono #newmexico #desert #wilderness #hiking #erosion #rockformations #hoodoos

There is still beauty in the world. Tropical hibiscus. 📷 Joyce Watts

Beautiful story of a man bonding with a robin.

The beautiful Holy Island of Lindisfarne, just as the sun rises. We have some lovely places to visit in Northumberland…..

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Photographer: Erik Stensland Photography

Jim Holland (American Artist, born 1955) "Green Room", 2011. Oil on Canvas

Bill Vrscak (American Artist, born 1946) "Rainy Day", 2025. Watercolor on Paper, 18 × 24 inches. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

Living is easy with eyes closed #MusicSky

Elena Wuest (German, b.1977) "An Afternoon Tea II," 2026 Oil on canvas 110 x 110 cm #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

My Bleeding Heart. Very apropos. 🩷

High Desert Bonfire 6”x6” Oil on cradled wood panel . Available on my website

The magic of an Irish rainforest. 🌏

I could see some fog on the mountain from home so I dashed up and caught the tail end of it before it burned off in the late morning. #Hiking #Photography #Scape #ForestFriday #Fog #EastCoastKin #Dublin #Ireland

Take a load off, Fanny And you put the load right on me #Musicsky

Fact-check: There are U.S. compulsory education laws, but none force Public school. You may choose Public, Private, Charter or homeschool. Nationally, K-12, ~70% (~21M) get free lunch & ~73% (~22M) free or reduced price lunch. (~8M pay full price) -USAFacts YES, to “free” Public schools & food.

I am back from our annual Patagonia photography tour and adventure and I wanted to share with you the Patagonian breeze that my group enjoyed on a beautiful morning! Some winds were more than 120 km/h! Torres del Paine, Chile. #bluesky #photography #nature #landscapephotography #naturephotography

This was The Beatles’ final public performance — their legendary rooftop concert on January 30, 1969.The show wasn’t publicly announced, so it took everyone by complete surprise. Crowds quickly gathered on the streets and nearby rooftops as the Fab Four rocked Savile Row

Sometimes, what matters most is not the light or the dark, but the in-between moment.

Siouxon Falls, Washington

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