As the warmer months approach, the beach becomes a more appealing destination. Hanging out on the sand and in the water during the hot days of summer is an iconic image of the perfect summer day, and beach parties are a great way to get all of your friends together and enjoy the sun and sand. These 24 blog postings explore all the ways you can plan the perfect beach party, ensuring you’ll have a summer to remember. All you’ll need to throw a great beach bash is some music, games, food and … [Read more...]
July 4th, have a S A F E and Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2013 by
Hope you have a S A F E and Happy Independence Day! Independence Day which is commonly known as the Fourth of July in the United States, is a federal holiday which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Thus it is that auspicious day when United States declared itself independent from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Since then until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with the celebration taking grandeur … [Read more...]
Grant Funding Application for HIV Prevention in Digital Media, apply today!
June 25, 2013 by
We know that using new media can help HIV/AIDS service organizations extend the reach of their programs and messaging. At the same time, new media is helping to advance the goals of the Digital Government Strategy (DGS), which calls on us “to ask ourselves every day, how are we using technology to make a real difference in people’s lives”? In order to use new media effectively, organizations need to develop communications plans to guide their efforts. To support that critical planning … [Read more...]
Jean Houston, Six Month Mentoring Programs
June 23, 2013 by
A few times each year, Dr. Jean Houston offers a unique mentoring to small groups of students. This July, Dr. Houston addresses one of the most fascinating and evocative of topics, that of our spiritual relationships, and it’s importance to our lives. For more information on the Six-Month Mentoring Program, see below. INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION Is there a spiritual dimension to living that guides and assists our brief passage through time? If so, does it conform to the … [Read more...]
International Widow’s Day celebrated JUNE 23
June 22, 2013 by
Absent in statistics, unnoticed by researchers, neglected by national and local authorities and mostly overlooked by civil society organizations – the situation of widows is, in effect, invisible. Yet abuse of widows and their children constitutes one of the most serious violations of human rights and obstacles to development today. Millions of the world’s widows endure extreme poverty, ostracism, violence, homelessness, ill health and discrimination in law and custom. To give special … [Read more...]
#AskUNWomen and chat Live – 20 June 2013, 10:30am EDT
June 19, 2013 by
What is UN Women’s vision to ensure that empowering women becomes a priority in the post-2015 development agenda? Why is it important to include a separate gender goal in any future framework? #AskUNWomen and chat with our Acting Head! WHEN: Live on Thursday, 20 June 2013, 10:30am EDT WHERE: Hashtag #AskUNWomen & @UN_Women on Twitter WHO: Lakshmi Puri, Acting Head of UN Women + YOU! WHAT: Twitter chat on our vision to bring gender equality and women’s empowerment to the centre … [Read more...]
4th of July, celebrate with the Best BBQ (24 blogs of ‘how to’)
June 18, 2013 by
There’s no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a good old-fashioned backyard barbeque. Great friends, plenty of red, white and blue and a healthy spread of grilled dishes, cold salads and festive drinks are the perfect recipe for a great time. If you’re hosting the 4th of July party this year, look no further than these 24 blog posts for plenty of inspiration for pulling off the best Independence Day bash of the summer. Decorations Red, white and blue colors are the only … [Read more...]
(UNCEEA) will be held in New York on 20-21 June
June 12, 2013 by
Strategies towards environmental-economic accounting The Eighth Meeting of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Environmental-Economic Accounting (UNCEEA) will be held in New York on 20-21 June The United Nations Committee of Experts on Environmental-Economic Accounting (UNCEEA) is composed of representatives from national statistical offices and international agencies, and provides strategic vision and direction to environmental-economic accounting and related statistics. The … [Read more...]
International Widow’s Day – JUNE 23
June 9, 2013 by
Plight of Widows and their Children Around the World Many people may not know anything about the discrimination against and degradation of widows. It had never been addressed by governments or the UN on a global scale; it had simply been swept under the carpet. In 2009 The Loomba Foundation commissioned a report to be researched and written on the plight of widows around the world. The Widows Research Report is a comprehensive study of every facet and factor concerning widowhood; it … [Read more...]
World Oceans Day is June 8th, celebrate!
June 8, 2013 by
June 8th is World Oceans Day Together we have the power to protect the ocean World Ocean Day is a time to celebrate our common treasure, which makes the Earth habitable for people by providing and regulating the climate, weather, oxygen, food and many other environmental, social and economic benefits. The lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe, the ocean is also a major source of food and medicines and a critical part of the biosphere. The ‘blue economy’ of the … [Read more...]
