“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” – Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July, 2009 via unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing … [Read more...]
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
July 1, 2016 by
The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development last year marked a watershed year for sustainable development. Its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets are expected to stimulate action over the upcoming years in areas of critical importance for people and the planet. The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), meeting under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly, is the UN’s central platform for the follow-up … [Read more...]
Canada Day celebrated July 1
July 1, 2016 by
Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is the national day of Canada, a federal statutory holiday celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire. Originally called Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confédération), the holiday was renamed in 1982, the year the Canada Act was passed. Canada Day observances take … [Read more...]
National Aboriginal Day: June 21 Celebrates 20 Years!
June 21, 2016 by
Catch the spirit of the 20th Anniversary of National Aboriginal Day on June 21! What is National Aboriginal Day? On June 21 National Aboriginal Day is celebrating 20 years of strong vibrant cultures and traditions. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous … [Read more...]
Summer Networking BASH, Aug 10 in Toronto
June 20, 2016 by
Summer Networking Bash on Wed August 10 at ATLANTIS, Ontario Place. ATLANTIS, Ontario Place 955 Lake Shore Blvd W - DIRECTIONS Toronto, ON M6K 3B9 Wednesday August 10, 2016 12:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT EXHIBITORS - CLICK HERE I designed this year's event to meet the needs of all of us - earning more money! I've arranged 5 fantastic speakers including the World's #1 MONEY RELATIONSHIP COACH - Morgana Rae (best-selling author of Financial Alchemy)! So here's what you … [Read more...]
FIRST DAY OF SUMMER 2016: THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
June 20, 2016 by
This year the heavenly bodies seem to have conspired to sweeten the pot with an event we haven’t seen in 70 years. The summer solstice isn’t a rare event, a full moon even less so. But they’re both special, and when they just so happen to occur on the same day, as they will this year? That’s once-in-a-lifetime special. The 2016 North American summer solstice happens on June 20, 2016 at 6:34 PM EDT. That’s the very moment when, essentially, the sun stands still at its northernmost point … [Read more...]
Gender Equality in Emergencies, UN Women
June 10, 2016 by
Gender Course Module on Gender Equality in Emergencies Now Available! UN Women Training Centre is pleased to introduce Gender Equality in Emergencies, a new module part of the “I Know Gender” online course. This module, developed in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), addresses the importance of promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women during all operations, including humanitarian emergencies. The module Gender Equality in Emergencies, will help learners: … [Read more...]
The First-Ever World Humanitarian Summit, Take Aways!
June 2, 2016 by
“We are one humanity, with a shared responsibility. Let us resolve here and now not only to keep people alive, but to give people a chance at life in dignity.” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke those words to open the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, which took place May 23-24 and included 9,000 participants from across the world and across sectors. They represented over 170 countries and came from UN agencies, aid organizations, governments, businesses, faith groups, … [Read more...]
World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) 23-24 May, UN Women
May 21, 2016 by
The Issue Disasters kill more women than men, and hit women’s livelihoods hardest. According to UN reports, 60 per cent of all maternal deaths take place in humanitarian settings and all forms of gender-based violence against women and girls spike during disasters and conflict. Experience and research show that when women are included in humanitarian action, the entire community benefits. Despite this, women and girls are often excluded from decision-making processes that shape the … [Read more...]
Success without the Stress, 6 Month Program
May 10, 2016 by
The Performance Coaching Team was established to empower small business owners to elevate their effectiveness in producing unprecedented results. As Entrepreneurs, the very nature of what we do is on our own for most of us. Core Values: Action: Creating results that follow naturally from taking complete actions. Contribution: The distribution of innovative ideas to others and the acceptance of innovative ideas from others. Collaboration: Working together in teams and … [Read more...]
TSR Canada, Division of The Staff Room!
May 7, 2016 by
TSR Canada helps companies and individuals alike. We offer a wide range of services from HR services including recruitment to career coaching those looking for a new or to boost their current career, as well as some great courses to help everyone in all stages of their life and careers. We are TSR Canada and we are a division of The Staff Room! We just celebrated our new Durham location April 28th and in spriit of it we are offering everyone and all companies of all sizes a FREE 30 … [Read more...]
Theresa Kachindamoto, Female Chief in Malawi Takes Action!
May 6, 2016 by
African female chief breaks up 850 child marriages and pays for the kids to go back to school Senior chief in the Dedza District of Central Malawi, Theresa Kachindamoto, governs over about 900,000 people and has been avidly using her power to bring young women into a modern age of equality and enlightenment. Over the past three years, she has annulled more than 850 child marriages, sent many hundreds of young women back to school and focused heavily on abolishing what are known as … [Read more...]
