SOLAR ECLIPSE - MAY 20, 2012 On May 20-21, 2012 an annular eclipse of the Sun will be visible from within a narrow corridor along Earth's northern Hemisphere -- beginning in eastern Asia, crossing the North Pacific Ocean, and ending in the western United States. A partial eclipse will be visible from a much larger region covering East Asia, North Pacific, North America and Greenland. During an annular eclipse the moon does not block the entirety of the sun, but leaves a … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
UN Women Executive Director visits France
May 20, 2012 by
UN Women Executive Director visits France to strengthen global partnerships for equality Will highlight women’s economic empowerment, political participation and ending violence against women as catalysts for sustainable growth and development 18th May — Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet will travel to France next week to strengthen global partnerships for gender equality. She will meet with France’s senior political leaders, … [Read more...]
BANGLEDESH: women build better roads
May 20, 2012 by
BANGLEDESH: women build better roads One of the exciting things about training that cuts across divisions is that you get to learn stuff from colleagues with very different experiences of IFAD’s work. The gender training that’s been running this week was an excellent opportunity for this because the sessions I attended involved a lot of group work and discussion, as well as giving guidance and insights on the challenging business of gender mainstreaming. That’s how I learnt that poor … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Faith is Work
May 20, 2012 by
Faith is ... Work that Works when You Work It... Faith is not what some people think it is. Their human dream is a delusion. Because they observe that faith is not followed by good works or a better life, they fall into error, even though the speak and hear much about faith. ``Faith is not enough,'' they say, ``You must do good works, you must be pious to be saved.'' They think that, when you hear the gospel, you start working, creating by your own strength a thankful heart … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION, our tribute to Donna Summers
May 20, 2012 by
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer-songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s. She had a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was a five-time Grammy Award winner. Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the U.S. Billboard chart, and she also charted four number-one singles in the United States within a 13-month period.Diagnosed with lung … [Read more...]
EGYPT – What Women Want
May 19, 2012 by
EGYPT - What Women Want Since Egyptians consider it to be their first experience in decades, presidential elections constitutes to be the main subject in their discussions, especially after some of the most promising candidates have been banned by the Supreme Elections Committee. Apart from plans to change some laws when the candidates be in power, you can hardly find any presence of women issues on their agenda. Three of the most important candidates, Khayrat Al-Shater (Muslim … [Read more...]
UN Women – Global Civil Society Advisory Group
May 19, 2012 by
UN Women announces members of Global Civil Society Advisory Group United Nations, New York — UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet today announced the members of her Global Civil Society Advisory Group that will facilitate regular consultations and dialogue between civil society and UN Women. “I am delighted that a group of outstanding international women’s rights advocates and experts on gender issues have agreed to serve on my Global Civil Society Advisory … [Read more...]
Karma – Take Action to understand it’s value.
May 18, 2012 by
Karma, an elusive tool in this life Taking responsibility to self, for self and by oneself is is a pure statement of awakening to self and will lead the one taking this action into the authenticity in life that the Women of our World want to experience. The embracing of every moment in this life, offering only positive support and no Judgment has only Joy to give the Giver. Through the process of self forgiveness, one is UN-emcumbered with the weight of UN-certainty that blame carries. … [Read more...]
Catherine Smith, AU – The Courage of Her Convictions
May 18, 2012 by
In 2011 Catherine Smith, an Australian mother of six, saw her former husband jailed on 17 charges. Among the charges were three for attempted murder, and many others for assault, sex without consent and detaining with intent to obtain advantage. It had taken her 30 years of appeals and petitions to the authorities, during which she and her family suffered repeated brutality. Smith was herself tried during this time (and acquitted) for attempted murder. Her case highlights the barriers that … [Read more...]
Joanna Mosca – WOMAN of ACTION
May 18, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is excited to Celebrate the Life of this inspiring artist that shelved her dreams and goals to care for others; and yet, destiny captured her Spirit and today she vocalizes the Love she carries and is reaching for the stars....let's celebrate her dreams coming true. ...perseverence is this Gal's lesson to all the Women of our World: Never Give up on Your Dreams... WOMAN of ACTION Joanna Mosca Joanna Mosca’s exciting emergence onto … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL Taking Action! – TRANSFORMATION…The Number Forty
May 18, 2012 by
TRANSFORMATION...The Number Forty The number 40 in the Bible is symbolic of a period of testing. Just as Noah's faith was put to the test of 40 days and nights of rain, the children of Israel being tested in the wilderness for 40 years, and Jesus fasting of 40 days before he began his public ministry. The examples are many ... Some of the stories shared regarding the number 40 apply to people like you and me. The number 40 is often a symbol for a time of trial or … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Blessings vs. Challenges
May 18, 2012 by
Take Action in Gratitude! As you continue the journey of rediscovering your Divine nature, God surrounds you with love and blessings. Your success will come from facing your challenges when they arise and discovering new paradigm solutions. You will have opportunities to pinpoint and resolve many longstanding issues during this cycle. The key here is staying in the present and addressing what is there, when it is in front of you. This means avoiding the temptation … [Read more...]
