Gateways to Integration A case study from Swaziland Author: WHO, UNFPA, UNAIDS, IPPF No. of pages: 40 Publication date: 2012 Publisher: WHO, UNFPA, UNAIDS, IPPF Download PDF English This case study (and related film), based in Swaziland, is part of a series of joint publications on strengthening linkages between sexual and reproductive health and HIV. Increasingly the first two prongs – preventing new HIV infections (Prong 1) and preventing unintended pregnancies in women living … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
LIBERIA – Charles Taylor convicted for war crimes against civilians, including children
April 28, 2012 by
SRSG Coomaraswamy welcomes the conviction of Charles Taylor for war crimes against civilians including children Former Liberian President Charles Taylor takes notes in court. (Photo Courtesy RNW) New York, 26 April – “Today’s judgement against Charles Taylor is another groundbreaking achievement in prosecuting those who commit or are responsible for the most horrendous crimes against children,“ Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict … [Read more...]
Women: Making a Difference in Nuclear Science in Africa
April 28, 2012 by
They are successful, intelligent and determined. And for many, Sarah Nafuna and Jane Mubanga Chinkusu are the role models and the source of inspiration for women pursuing a career in science. Sarah is a chemical engineer from Uganda and Jane is a chemist from Zambia. Both women serve as their countries' National Liaison Officers (NLOs) to the IAEA's Department of Technical Cooperation. An NLO is the primary contact between the Agency and a Member State on all issues related to the planning, … [Read more...]
Commitment Phobia – CelebrateLove.com
April 28, 2012 by
Commitment Phobia Yangki Christine Akiteng, Guest Author Having personally suffered from severe commitment phobia for many years, I know that being in love with someone who is afraid of commitment is not fun at all, but does someone's fear of commitment always have to be the end of a relationship? In real life, some people are not really meant to be together, and sometimes when you've tried everything humanly possible - and I mean really tried everything including … [Read more...]
Leah Young – WOMAN of ACTION
April 28, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is inspired as we set forth on this Journey with a woman that not only Rose Above Adversity, she managed to grow into a Spiritual Being that has seen the Light. Leah, through her Life Path has reached a vision, as she would say ..... “ We each are a light illuminating our path...” A True Inspiration to all Women on this Journey we call Life. WOMAN of ACTION Leah Young For Leah Young, the Path out onto the Horizon began in the Darkness of … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Cath Mich M.S.
April 28, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is excited to Celebrate the Life of this amazing woman. In our world today, there is no longer a system whereby one finishes education and finds a lifelong niche in society from which to work from. Most people today have 4-5 careers throughout the social norm of a working life. This Woman is a Power of Example to all of us, in the realm of accepting the changes of industry, adapting oneself to maintain productivity and prosperity. Her life philosophy rule to live … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Selflessness to a fault…Karpman Style.
April 28, 2012 by
The KARPMAN TRIANGLE ...Selfless OR Codependent?... that is the question..... The drama triangle is a psychological and social model of human interaction in transactional analysis (TA) first described by Stephen Karpman, in his 1968 article "Fairy Tales and Script Drama Analysis" - a model which is used in psychology and psychotherapy. The Three Roles The model posits three habitual psychological roles (or roleplays) which people often take in a … [Read more...]
India’s progress on health
April 27, 2012 by
April 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon kicked off his visit to India today by commending the country’s progress on health, while highlighting the need to do more to promote the well-being of women and children. In his meeting with the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Ghulam Nazi Azad, in New Delhi, Mr. Ban took note of India’s continued efforts towards achieving universal health coverage. He also noted that more than a year has passed since the country has seen a case of polio. In … [Read more...]
Tech Needs Girls: World leaders draw up roadmap for female
April 27, 2012 by
Tech Needs Girls: World leaders draw up roadmap for female tech education and careers push Different strategies tailored to developed and developing markets will be key to attracting young women to careers in technology New York, April 2012 – Global leaders from the US, Europe, Africa and Asia joined together today to debate and define a roadmap that will help break down barriers and overturn outmoded attitudes in a bid get more girls into technology-related studies and … [Read more...]
IRENE BECKER – Constructive Discontent – A Critical Life and Leadership Skill
April 27, 2012 by
Constructive Discontent- A Critical Life and Leadership Skill Purpose, meaning, contribution are the drivers that build our best selves, best work, best organizations. Having a keen mind, a positive attitude and the aptitude for disciplined thought, action and resiliency are critical, but they are no longer enough. Accessing purpose, meaning and our ability to contribute in the face of unremitting change, challenges and opportunities demands a whole new focus. A focus that … [Read more...]
Resistance Day, Slovenia – April 27
April 27, 2012 by
Resistance Day, Slovenia April 27 Slovenia’s Day of Uprising: April 27 Day of Uprising is a Public Holiday in Slovenia. The Day of Uprising or Resistance Day (Slovenia, dan upora proti okupatorju) is a holiday in Slovenia to commemorate the establishment of Slovenia’s Liberation Front to fight the occupying forces of nearby European countries such as the Germany, Italy, and Hungary. The holiday is Celebrated on the 27th of April every year. It is formerly known as … [Read more...]
