WHAT: "Innovate Your Future: Empower Young Women through Technology" Google + Hangout organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) highlighting the potential of Information and Communication Technologies in advancing gender equality and in contributing to bridging the digital divide between women and men. WHEN: Thursday 6 June, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EDT WHERE: The event can be watched live … [Read more...]
29 May is the, International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
May 29, 2013 by
Peacekeepers Day 2013 On 29 May, UN offices, alongside Member States and non-governmental organizations, hold solemn events to honour fallen peacekeepers. Since the first UN peacekeeping mission was established in 1948, more than 3,100 military, police and civilian personnel have lost their lives in the service of peace as a result of acts of violence, accidents and disease. The day has two purposes: to honour the memory of the UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of … [Read more...]
UN Women Executive Board, Annual Session 25-27 June
May 27, 2013 by
Annual Session - Documents 25-27 June The operational activities of UN-Women are governed by an Executive Board based on General Assembly resolution 64/289 paragraph 57(b) which stipulates that “the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Executive Board of the Entity shall constitute the multi-tiered intergovernmental governance structure for the operational activities and shall provide operational policy guidance to the Entity”. The Board also engages with the Executive … [Read more...]
FATHERS ACROSS CULTURES – FUND RAISING DINNER & SHOW – June 15
May 27, 2013 by
Rev. Sky Starr lives in the Jane/Finch corridor, a troubled neighbourhood that sees frequent gang-related shootings and stabbings. Rev. Starr recognized that violence has left her community in a constant state of grief--so she got trained in grief counselling. Her goal is to help heal her neighbours and friends, because she says, "there's a need, so I serve. It is in me." In 2007, Starr started Out of Bounds, a grief support organization that has so far helped over 5,000 people deal with … [Read more...]
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers celebrated May 29
May 26, 2013 by
United Nations Peacekeeping helps countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace. It is comprised of civilian, police and military personnel. Since the UN does not have its own military force; it depends on contributions from Member States. In addition to maintaining peace and security, peacekeepers are increasingly charged with assisting in political processes; reforming judicial systems; training law enforcement and police forces; disarming and reintegrating former … [Read more...]
CANADA is leader in global food security initiatives, celebrate!
May 25, 2013 by
ROME — Canada's leadership on food security and nutrition is contributing to the reduction of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition in developing countries. The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, participated today in a round table in Rome to discuss global food security and nutrition, and the role of private sector partnerships. "Ensuring access to safe and nutritious food is a priority of Canada's international assistance to developing countries," said … [Read more...]
Tiffany Bond is Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer!
May 22, 2013 by
Celebrating the personal fundraising page for The Jackie Bond Bunch Team In 2008 my mom and I were both diagnosed with cancer within the same week. She had breast cancer and I had Oropharynx (throat) cancer HPV related. I was 39 and she was 61. My beautiful sister in law was diagnosed with colon cancer within the same month as us. She was 56. My chemotherapy and radiation treatment saved my life but one week after I finished my 35th radiation treatment I lost my greatest love and best … [Read more...]
TORONTO EVENT: Networking: Your Ladder to Success! (June 4)
May 20, 2013 by
Toronto Women's Expo Event Partnering with A Celebration of Women™ Networking: Your Ladder to Success! Come do the best networking possible! TWE & ACOW are thrilled to host Toronto's Best, the 'Queens of Networking' speak at our Business Series Event on Tues. June 4th at Milestones, Yorkdale from 6:30pm Getting word of mouth referrals will help to boost your business profits up. But how do you do get them? Where do you meet those people? How do you … [Read more...]
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 20-31 May
May 20, 2013 by
There are over 370 million indigenous peoples living in 90 countries across the globe. Protecting and advancing their rights have been at the heart of Tonya Gonnella Frichner's mission for almost three decades, serving as an attorney and former member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. "Gonnella Frichner is a lawyer and activist who has devoted her life to the pursuit of human rights for Indigenous Peoples on a national and international level. From 2008 to 2011, … [Read more...]
“Women Changing The World Mentorship Program”, MAY 21
May 20, 2013 by
"Navigating Through Change Series" Join us May 21st at 7pm PST 10pm EST for this informative and a groundbreaking free class where women from all over the world join in to find answers and support in fast changing world...and of course ask burning questions. To access this free class please dial: 559 - 546 - 1333 and your access number is 439344. It’s time to come into right relationship with your Inner guidance so that you can harness your personal power to serve your vision and … [Read more...]
Women Moving Forward Conference Toronto, JUNE 1 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm )
May 9, 2013 by
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