On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. For its second observance, this year’s Day will focus on “Innovating for Girls’ Education”. The fulfillment of girls’ right to education is first and foremost an obligation and moral imperative. There is also overwhelming evidence that girls’ education, especially … [Read more...]
Calling all Nations ~ A Celebration of Water and Belonging OCT 12
October 8, 2013 by
Saturday October 12, 2013 Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California Please join Grandmother Agnes Baker-Pilgrim and Grandmother Mona Polacca of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers Nothern River Bear Drummers Turtle Women Rising Round Valley Feather Dancers Ras Keen, Africa Jyoti, Spiritual Director of the Center For Sacred Studies Chief Golden Light Eagle Cynthia Daniels Pomo Opening Prayer Members of Watersongline Council Sonoma County … [Read more...]
Spina Bifida Awareness Month 2013 is celebrated in October!
October 7, 2013 by
Spina Bifida Awareness Month 2013 is October. Spina bifida occurs when there is a fault in the development of a person’s spine spine (and spinal cord). This fault leaves a gap in their spine. Of course this means that there is a problem with the brain communicating with the rest of the body because the brain uses the spinal cord as the connection. Spina bifida is a fault in the development of the spine and spinal cord which leaves a gap in the spine. The spinal cord connects all parts … [Read more...]
Cyber Security Awareness Month – “Take Control”, October 2013
October 7, 2013 by
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) invites you to learn how to protect your digital life during National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, using software like secure browser extensions. Cyber predators are smart, creative and dangerous. They surf the Web often in disguise, forever changing their strategies and tactics to attack and steal your account name and password, money, intellectual property, data and your identity to protect from them you will need help from a company … [Read more...]
Midlife Challenging? – JOIN FR*EE TeleClass of Transformation
October 5, 2013 by
You’re a powerful woman! Are you a woman in Midlife feeling fear and overwhelm? I imagine you’re committed to make the 2nd half of your life your best ever. But you keep reading the same self-help books over and over again and don’t seem to be moving forward. If you feel like you are stuck in fear and low-self esteem, you’ll want to join me for my upcoming complimentary Tele-class: “3 Secrets to Transform Your Midlife Crisis into Midlife BLISS!™ Get your free pass now I’m … [Read more...]
“A Call for Teachers!”
October 5, 2013 by
In many countries, Teachers' Days (or Teachers Day) are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. The date on which Teachers' day is celebrated varies from country to country. Teachers' days are distinct from World Teachers' Day which is officially celebrated across the world on October 5. The idea of celebrating Teachers' Day took ground … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Take Action!
October 3, 2013 by
Domestic Violence Awareness Month will continue this year as part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Project. The observed month has been running since 1995 when several organizations including the Family Violence Prevention Fund and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence united to tackle the problem. Why is Domestic Violence Awareness Month so important? AM I BEING AB-- USED? Does your partner: embarrasses the other person with put-downs looks or acts in ways that … [Read more...]
America and Iran: Backchanneling In Plain Sight
October 2, 2013 by
President Barack Obama confirmed in an interview broadcast today that he has exchanged letters with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in what may be the first successfully reciprocated communication between leaders of the two countries. The confirmation vaults what had been a quietly evolving process of bilateral diplomacy between the two long-time adversaries into the public eye at a particularly sensitive moment — immediately on the heels of a U.S.-Russian deal to avert military action in … [Read more...]
NYC: Malalai Joya with Eve Ensler – OCT 5
October 1, 2013 by
This Saturday in NYC: Malalai Joya in Conversation with Eve Ensler - Special $10 Activist Rate Available! "I don't fear death; I fear remaining silent in the face of injustice…I say to those who would eliminate my voice: I am ready, wherever and whenever you might strike. You can cut down the flower, but nothing can stop the coming of the spring" — Malalai Joya, A Woman Among Warlords V-Day has tickets at the special rate of $10 available for you our incredible V-Day activists for … [Read more...]
International Day of Non-Violence celebrated OCT 2
September 29, 2013 by
International Day of Non-Violence The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness". The resolution reaffirms … [Read more...]
Black History Month celebrated in OCTOBER
September 29, 2013 by
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in October. Negro History Week (1926) The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the … [Read more...]
Nonprofit Career Month celebrated in October!
September 29, 2013 by
Have you ever contemplated joining the world of philanthropy? A nonprofit organization (US and UK), or not-for-profit organization (UK and others), often called an NPO or simply a nonprofit and non-commercial organization (Russia and CIS), often called an NCO, is an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals rather than distributing them as profit or dividends. States in the United States defer to the IRS designation conferred under United States Internal Revenue Code … [Read more...]
