IHP Climate Workshop – Latin America, 20-22 August 2013

Climate Change Impacts in Major Mountainous Regions of the World The International Hydrological Programme (IHP) is taking the lead to implement UNESCO’s contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation through an intersectoral project entitled "Climate Change Impacts in Major Mountainous Regions of the World: Multidisciplinary Network for Adaptation Strategies (Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe)". The overall objective of this project is to contribute to enhanced resilience to … [Read more...]

UGANDA: Executive Training on Leadership [July 22 – 26]

Uganda: Executive Training on Foundation of Government Information Leadership Monday, 22 July 2013 - 11:00am to Friday, 26 July 2013 - 7:00pm Contact: Jaco Du TOIT, Advisor for Communication & Information (Email: [email protected]; Mobile: +254 (0) 728 610 912; Fax: +254 (0)20 762 2750) Type of Event: Category 7-Seminar and Workshop Focal point: CI UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya will carry out a one week “Executive Training on Foundation of … [Read more...]

Courtney Project – “2013 PML Awareness & Research Benefit”, Nov 15

The Courtney Project Not for Profit 501 c3- "2013 PML Awareness & Research Benefit Friday, November 15, 2013 Time: 6:00pm until 10:00pm Where: The Mezz 152 South Eola Drive Orlando Description You are cordially invited to an Education and Research Benefit for PML (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalapathy) a rare viral disease caused by a virus lying dormant within your body. PML can also occur in organ transplant patients, people undergoing chronic corticosteroid or … [Read more...]

UN WOMEN – Annual Report 2013

Annual Report 2012-2013 Annual report cover photo © Chris de Bode/Panos Pictures The Annual Report documents UN Women’s work to foster women’s empowerment and gender equality around the world. It highlights some of the organization’s initiatives during the year and provides summary financial statements, a list of new programmes and projects, and contact information. PDF version: English Order Printed/Published Version Languages Available: English Bibliographic Information Subject … [Read more...]

Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President

MESSAGE FROM Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President Hey everyone, I don't usually write emails like this, and we don't usually send messages like this to this list. But I just finished reading the draft of a speech the President plans to deliver on Wednesday, and I want to explain why it's one worth checking out. Eight years ago, not long after he was elected to the United States Senate, President Obama went to Knox College in his home state of Illinois where he laid out his … [Read more...]

WALK for WOMEN – London July 21 – Hyde Park on 27th

Walk for Women - be a part of something amazing this summer!   100 years ago in 1913, 50,000 women from all across Britain walked to London and converged in Hyde Park. They were making a powerful statement to government that women wanted the vote. They 'Took Action'; they made a positive change. This summer in 2013, let’s remember those women, and all the women who fought to give us all a voice. Let’s walk, let’s dream, let's celebrate! One hundred years ago thousands of women … [Read more...]

‘Women through a Full Moon’, next on July 22

THE CONCEPT – WOMEN AND THE FULL MOON DIARY   The Concept of ‘The Full Moon Diary’ for women is revolutionary in offering a tangible marker to follow and reclaim a natural process that has been known for thousands of years. And don’t worry, this does not require any moon dance rituals to be performed (unless this is a favorite past time of yours). The Full Moon Diary is simply a way for women to take a moment’s pause in their month, to self-nurture and reflect on the month that … [Read more...]

Daughter celebrates Mother found 50 years later, Alive!

Surrey woman missing for 50 years found alive in Yukon A woman who went missing from her Surrey, B.C., home more than 50 years ago has been found alive in Yukon. But more than five decades since her September 1961 disappearance, Johnson has now been found alive in the Yukon. Evans, who was only 7 or 8 at the time her mother vanished, told the Surrey Leader that she thought her mother was dead. “I’m still walking around in shock,” she told the newspaper. “I thought she was dead because … [Read more...]

AIDS/HIV, the Next Steps – Secretary Sebelius and Valerie Jarett

Three years ago, President Obama announced an historic comprehensive plan to help turn the tide on HIV/AIDS in the United States: the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. The Strategy has given a new sense of direction, and purpose in our fight against HIV and AIDS. Since the Strategy’s release, scientific developments have advanced our understanding of how to best fight HIV. We now understand that to prevent long-term complications of HIV, treatment is recommended for all adults and … [Read more...]

$$$ Monetize Your Brand $$$ – Conference on July 23

Monetize Your Brand! Money, Marketing & the Right Plan! Mini Trade Show Conference Networking & Marketing, Your Ladder to Success! Vendor Tables are available for $50 + HST Limited tables available, inquire immediately if you wish to book one for July 23rd, 2013 TWE & ACOW are partnering to bring Women and Men together to provide incredible and valuable information to help you succeed personally and professionally! Odette Peek Laurie: Learn How to Turn Your … [Read more...]

University for Peace course Costa Rica (July 22-27, 2013)

Headquartered in Costa Rica, the United Nations-mandated University for Peace was established in December 1980 as a Treaty Organization by the UN General Assembly. As determined in the Charter of the University, the mission of the University for Peace is: “to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, to stimulate cooperation among peoples and to … [Read more...]

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