LISBON, Mar 2013 (IPS) - Indignation in Portugal over rampant joblessness and cuts in wages, pensions and unemployment benefits, together with a growing tax burden, has given rise to innovative forms of protest capable of drawing large crowds. The common denominator is non-violence. A mixture of ingenuity, humour and nostalgia for the good old days is the recipe that wide sectors of society are following to express their outrage in the face of the social and economic debacle. In the … [Read more...]
Myriam Zaluar, (Inflexible Precarious – Portugal) is Taking Action!
March 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
India Activists Taking Action: Demand Justice for All Women!
March 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peace X Peace is the international organization that lifts and multiplies women’s voices, strengthens women’s capacity to connect across divides, promotes leadership and gender equity, and nurtures a global network of peace builders in 120 countries. “We do not need protesters and activists fighting for us after we are raped or almost killed. We need them to fight for rights that make sure such cases never occur.” The sensationalized news about Delhi gang rape has stirred the minds of … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Cinda Stevens Lonsway
September 5, 2012 by 22 Comments
A Celebration of Women™ "...Women with the Strength of Lions and the Hearts of Lambs..." ...is excited to share another Amazing, Loving and Inspired Woman that is following her longing to combine creativity, beauty, health, spirituality, and her desire to make a difference in people’s lives. Her prose ROAR, is one that will absolutely make You Smile, find Your Voice, enjoy Being You and roar for the Pure Joy of being Female! WOMAN of … [Read more...]
Catherine MacKinnon – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman, one that is devoting her life to ground-breaking solutions to one of our world's deepest subjects: Sexual Harassment and civil rights. Her life has contributed throughout the woman's movement in areas of prostitution and as global advisor on Gender Issues. WOMAN of ACTION™ Catherine MacKinnon Will the word “Woman,” like the word “Jew” finally come to stand for a … [Read more...]
Susanna Vardanyan – WOMAN of ACTION™
June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this trail blazing powerhouse, a pioneer in the women's movement. This woman is an obstetrician-gynecologist by training and working for a long time in the State University Center of Family Planning and Sexual Health, in Yerevan. After the collapse of the Soviet Union I got actively involved in women's movement, once the chance for that appeared, becoming one of the pioneers of the movement in Armenia. WOMAN of … [Read more...]
‘The Vagina Monologues’ are Taking Action on June 18 in Michigan!
June 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
THIS MONDAY! Vaginas Take Back Michigan Capitol! JOIN Eve Ensler & Michigan Senators & Representatives!On Monday, June 18th, Eve Ensler and Michigan Senators and Representatives will join local activists and actors for a special performance of The Vagina Monologueson the Michigan Capitol Steps! The performance is part of an organized response to the recent banning of Michigan State Rep. Lisa Brown from publicly speaking in the House. On June 14th, Rep. Brown … [Read more...]
Even Ensler’s V-DAY is Taking Action !!!
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
UPDATE: 142 Countries and RISING! In February we launched ONE BILLION RISING and in just a little over three months the campaign has spread to 142 countries around the world. Women and men from Mali to Afghanistan, Rwanda to Taiwan have pledged to STRIKE, DANCE and RISE on February 14th, 2013. We've seen tens of thousands of new activists come on board. We've seen V-Day benefit events in the UK and Australia, Italy and South Africa, and in over 50 other countries end with audiences standing … [Read more...]
SUMMIT of Women Leaders that Care – MARCH 24 – Tickets Online!
March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
*PARTIAL PROCEEDS going to the Centre for Women's Studies in Education (CWSE). FEATURING : ROSETTA STANDER - WOMAN of ACTION MAMA ZUMA SOUTH AFRICA, WOMAN of ACTION LORETTA CHEN - WOMAN of ACTION SHARIFA SHARIF - WOMAN of ACTION DIANE LONGBOAT - WOMAN of ACTION DR. SHABNAM NAZLI - WOMAN of ACTION MONIKA & GRAHAM BURWISE, Founders of the Global Awakening Institute NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Dr. Phyllis Chesler, at the request of A Celebration of Women … [Read more...]
