When most people think of pollen, they immediately think of allergies, yet pollen actually serves an important purpose in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. For a plant to generate fruit and seed, pollen must move from the anther of the same or another flower to the stigma. Although some plants may spread their pollen by themselves or with the help of the wind, most flowering plants require the assistance of an animal - like a bee, for example - to successfully transfer their pollen from one … [Read more...]
How You Can Change Up Your Look This Year
August 26, 2022 by
It is important that you try your best to be as happy with your image as you can. Not only is this going to give you more confidence, but it can also motivate you to live a better lifestyle. If you are not happy with how you look, don’t worry. This is something that a lot of people deal with, so you are certainly not alone. However, there are plenty of ways in which you can change up the way you look to give you a happier result. If you are curious as to the ways you can do this, here are some … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Help Your Relationship Thrive
August 22, 2022 by
Even if you passionately love someone, sometimes, your relationship may need a little bit of help to thrive and to ensure that you are both happy within it. Then, here are some of the top tips that you and your partner should follow if you want to ensure that you can both stay content within your relationship for many months and years to come. Improve Your Sex Life One of the first steps that you should take is to improve your sex life. This does not involve simply finding exciting new … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Keep Your Career Going Throughout Menopause
August 17, 2022 by
Menopause can be a difficult time for women, no matter what age you start showing menopause symptoms, and the symptoms and side effects of the menopause can be extremely debilitating and can prevent you from being successful at work or enjoying many of the elements of your life that you used to be passionate about. As such, if you are worried about the effect that the menopause may have on your life and work, read on for some top tips on how you can keep your career going throughout the course … [Read more...]
How to Cope with the Loss of Your Partner
August 17, 2022 by
When you suffer the loss of a partner, there may be many things that you start thinking about. You may find that you are consumed with grief, and you may struggle to see how to move forwards. Understanding that you need time to grieve and get over the loss of a partner is one of the most important steps you will take in your journey. Remember to Take Care of Yourself You have suffered trauma, and you are getting to grips with a new life without your partner. Juggling the mixtures of … [Read more...]
How Gender Bias Affects the Work-Life Balance
August 16, 2022 by
A healthy work-life balance assumes greater significance for working women for the family and workplace balance still pose more challenges and time restraints for women as a norm. This current environment affects growth in both areas of life, and leaves little to zero selfcare time for every working woman. The dynamics of the work environment have exerted enormous pressure on working women as they need to cope with virtually 'two full time jobs' – one at the office and the other at home. … [Read more...]
UNICEF: Gender Action Plan, 2022-2025
August 15, 2022 by
Gender Action Plan, 2022-2025 A vision for lasting, transformative change Gender equality means that girls and boys enjoy the same rights, resources, opportunities and protections. In 2021, UNICEF ushered in a new gender policy (2021–2030) articulating our vision for gender equality in our programs, as well as our workplaces and practices, around the globe. The Gender Action Plan (2022–2025) charts UNICEF’s way forward with a series of time-bound results that deliver lasting, transformative … [Read more...]
6 Things to Add to Your Bucket List
August 10, 2022 by
Before we ‘kick the bucket’, many people have a list of things they want to do. This list often includes activities that seem far-fetched and are outside of one’s comfort zone. These activities might include things that you aspire to but don’t actually think you will achieve in your lifetime. However, creating and ticking off items on a bucket list can be extremely gratifying, and can lead to an enormous sense of well-being. So, here are six things that you should add to your bucket list that … [Read more...]
Six Reasons to Choose a Destination Wedding
August 4, 2022 by
Weddings are very personal to each couple, which is as they should be. No one wants their special day to be forgettable, which is why so much time is devoted to ensuring every element of the occasion is right. There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to weddings and picking an original location, theme or style is important to people planning their big day. Many couples are now combining their wedding day with a holiday by opting for a destination wedding and this is an attractive option. … [Read more...]
Ideas For Making A Corporate Gift Basket
August 1, 2022 by
When it comes to the holiday season or a special event for one of your business partners, you can look to cement stronger business relationships with a gift basket. Studies have found that when it comes to giving corporate gifts, 48% of the respondents feel that this can be beneficial in building better and stronger relationships between companies, their staff, and their customers. The recipient feels appreciated after all, and if your gift giving to your staff, this can lead to better staff … [Read more...]
How to Simplify the Process If Planning a Divorce
July 26, 2022 by
Even the most amicable of divorces is never easy. Parting ways with someone you had envisioned a future with is a painful and unpleasant process. No one gets married with the intention of getting a divorce, so when the day comes that you decide to split up it can be difficult to know where to start. Divorce is different for every couple and no two situations are the same, but there is advice available that can help to make most divorces easier for everyone involved. Prenuptial … [Read more...]
WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS – July 30, 2022 International
July 18, 2022 by
THEME 2022 “Use and Abuse of Technology” This year’s theme focuses on the role of technology as a tool that can both enable and impede human trafficking. With the global expansion in the use of technology - intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift of our everyday life to online platforms -- the crime of human trafficking has conquered cyber space. The internet and digital platforms offer traffickers numerous tools to recruit, exploit, and control victims; organize their … [Read more...]
High-level Political Forum 2022 – Debrief Webinar
July 12, 2022 by
Webinar — Monday, 18 July 2022 9:00-10:15 EDT / 15:00-16:15 CAT CEST The SDG Lab, Cepei, and IISD, in collaboration with the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), invites you to a panel discussion and Q&A session after the 2022 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) closes, answering: How did the HLPF go? What challenges were identified and what themes emerged for moving forward with the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals … [Read more...]
Four Ways To Improve Gender Equality In Your Business
July 12, 2022 by
Today, it is the duty of business owners to ensure they are doing their part to further equality across all industries. They can do this by focusing on their own company and setting an example for others. Increasing the opportunities for women and trans employees to be more in line with male employees can set your business in better stead with your customers, potential employees, and clients too. Knowing where to start with this can be difficult, however. So to help, we’ve put together four … [Read more...]
Inspiring Business Women in the Entertainment Industry
July 8, 2022 by
The media and entertainment industry spans everything from film and TV to gaming and casino - and it’s growing by day too. Latest figures have revealed that the US Arts, Entertainment and Recreation industry has a current market size of over $307 billion. It can’t be denied that the sector is dominated by men, but, despite this, there are a whole host of inspiring business women who we can all take a lesson or two from. Here, we round up three of the most prominent and take a look at their … [Read more...]
