Day Against Sexual Exploitation and World Obesity Day: What is celebrated on March 4
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March 4 marks the Day Against Sexual Exploitation, Engineering Day, and Obesity Day. Also, in the Orthodox calendar, the memory of Saints Gerasim of Jordan and others is honored.
March 4th marks the World Day Against Sexual Exploitation, established by the non-governmental organization GIPF in 2009. This day aims to draw attention to the problem of sexual exploitation and strengthen the fight against such crimes, writes UNN.
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Especially in wartime, the problem of sexual exploitation intensifies. The humanitarian crisis endangers the most vulnerable groups, including women, particularly girls, single mothers, and those forced to leave their homes due to conflict.
Furthermore, humanitarian workers who have access to aid can abuse their power, which only exacerbates the problem.
According to the UN definition, sexual exploitation and abuse is the abuse of a position of power when sexual services are obtained or exchanged for humanitarian aid.
World Engineering Day
World Engineering Day, also known as Engineering for Sustainable Development Day, is celebrated annually on March 4th. This is a relatively new holiday that aims to raise awareness about the importance of engineering and the role of engineers in achieving sustainable development, supported by UNESCO. This day is intended to remind society that it is precisely thanks to engineering achievements and modern technologies that we can ensure effective and sustainable development of humanity in the future.
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World Obesity Day
March 4th marks World Obesity Day - a disease characterized by an excessive amount of fat in the body. Obesity is not just an aesthetic problem; it is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risk of developing other diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer.
The main cause of obesity is an energy imbalance, where the number of calories consumed exceeds their burning. According to WHO recommendations, for the prevention of overweight, everyone can:
- limit the consumption of fatty and sugary foods (including for children);
- increase the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts;
- reduce the fat, sugar, and salt content in cooked dishes (including for children);
- regularly engage in physical exercise.
Church holidays
On March 4th, the Orthodox calendar commemorates several saints. Among them is Saint Gerasimus of Jordan, a holy man who lived on the banks of the Jordan River and was famous for his strict fasting and prayers. His life became an example for many Christians, and his relics are preserved in the Monastery of Saint George on the Jordan River. Also on this day, the martyrs Paul and Juliana are remembered, who suffered for their faith during the Roman persecutions. Paul was a priest, and Juliana was his wife. They became martyrs for preaching Christianity. In addition to them, Saint Jacob the Faster is honored, a saint who dedicated his life to fasting and prayer, striving for spiritual purity. And another important figure of this day is Saint Gerasimus, abbot of Vologda, who was the founder of numerous monasteries and a significant personality in the history of Orthodoxy.