National Autism Awareness Month April is National Autism Awareness Month. Autism, known more precisely as the autism spectrum disorders (ASD’s), represents a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors, or severely limited activities and interests. During this time it is important to reflect on this urgent public health challenge and rededicate ourselves to addressing the … [Read more...]
EARTH HOUR 2012
March 31, 2012 by
Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour. More than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2011 alone, sending a powerful message for action on climate change. It also ushered in a new era with members going Beyond the Hour to commit to lasting action for the planet. Without a doubt, it’s shown how great things can be … [Read more...]
L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards For Women in Science
March 29, 2012 by
The 14th Annual L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards For Women in Science © Julian Dufort for the L'Oréal Corporation Foundation UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and Chairman of the L’Oréal Foundation Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones will present the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards to five exceptional women scientists during a ceremony at the Organization’s Headquarters on Thursday, 29 March. The winners of this year’s awards are: Professor Jill Farrant, Research Chair … [Read more...]
NATIONAL DOCTORS’ DAY – Celebrated March 30th
March 26, 2012 by
NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY Celebrated MARCH 30, 2012 History The first Doctors Day observance was March 30, 1933 in Winder, Georgia. Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, decided to set aside a day to honor physicians. This first observance included the mailing greeting cards and placing flowers on graves of deceased doctors. The red carnation is commonly used as the symbolic flower for National Doctors Day.On March 30, 1958, a Resolution … [Read more...]
Secretary Sebelius Introduces MyCare
March 19, 2012 by
Secretary Sebelius unveils “MyCare” stories Personal stories across the country show how the health care law is working for Americans Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled “MyCare,” a collection of online personal video and blog stories of Americans helped by the Affordable Care Act. MyCare is a new educational initiative to help inform Americans about new programs, benefits and rights under the health care law. Americans are encouraged to share their own … [Read more...]
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – March 20
March 19, 2012 by
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is coming tomorrow, March 20th. Tomorrow, Tuesday March 20th is the first day of Spring. It is also the day chosen for the annual observance of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD). According to the recently launched national website for NNHAAD , this observance day is a “national mobilization effort designed to encourage Natives (American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians) across the United States and … [Read more...]
United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women in 2015
March 12, 2012 by
JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT BY SECRETARY GENERAL AND PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR 5WCW Convening A 5th World Conference On Women (5WCW): Vision Statement Urging the General Assembly Resolution “The Fastest Way to Change Society is to Mobilize the Women of The World.” Charles Malik, former President of the United Nations General Assembly “If ever the world sees a time when women shall come together purely and simply for the benefit of mankind, it … [Read more...]
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 9, 2012 by
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day MARCH 10, 2012 Dr. Nancy C. Lee By Nancy C. Lee, M.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health - Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Today, nearly 300,000 women are living with HIV in the United States. While men represent the majority of AIDS diagnoses, as well as new and existing HIV infections, the impact of HIV/AIDS on women has grown since the beginning of the epidemic. Compared with women of … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day 2012 – UN System Observances
March 8, 2012 by
- UN System Observances - International Women's Day 2012 In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women's Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. For the United Nations, International Women's … [Read more...]
VDAY – International Women’s Day 2012
March 8, 2012 by
ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, WE CELEBRATE THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE WITHIN V-WORLDTHOUSANDS HAVE COME TOGETHER AND ARE RISING - JOIN US! V-Day celebrates women worldwide today and everyday. Activists everywhere inspire us and we thank and honor you all! This V-Season, over 5,400 V-Day benefit events are taking place on college campuses and in communities in over 50 countries and all 50 of the United States. Today alone, V-Day activists in seven countries including Canada, Spain, France, … [Read more...]
The Courage to Speak Foundation – Empowering Youth – March 20, 2011
March 5, 2012 by
You're Invited! Click here to view the press release Click here to view the program There's still time to become a sponsor of this amazing event! Email [email protected] or fill out the sponsorship agreement and mail to The Courage to Speak Foundation, 161 East Ave., Suite 14, Norwalk, CT 06851. Please visit our Foundation website www.couragetospeak.org Please visit the Sunny's Story website www.sunnysstory.com The Courage to … [Read more...]
White House Women and Girls Update: Happy Women’s History Month!
March 2, 2012 by
Friday,March 2, 2012 White House Women and Girls Update: March is Women's History Month Happy Women's History Month! Yesterday, President Obama issued his official Women's History Month proclamation, where he reminds us that "during Women's History Month, we commemorate their struggles, celebrate centuries of progress, and reaffirm our steadfast commitment to the rights, security, and dignity of women in America and around the world." Throughout March, we look … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Dr. Phyllis Chesler on Michael Coren Show
March 1, 2012 by
Dr. Phyllis Chesler on Michael Coren Show To combat the epidemic of honor killings requires understanding what makes these murders unique. They differ from plain and psychopathic homicides, serial killings, crimes of passion, revenge killings, and domestic violence. Their motivation is different and based on codes of morality and behavior that typify some cultures, often reinforced by fundamentalist religious dictates. In 2000, the United Nations estimated that there are 5,000 honor … [Read more...]
