Child abuse, sexual exploitation of children for commercial gains, child trafficking whatever you call it! Somewhere we have failed as a society to give our children a safe haven to live and grow. If one looks into the dismal statistics/figures released by the national crime records bureau(NCRB)specifically of crimes against children DISMAY STRIKES FURTHER HIGH. One of the most organized crimes existing in our modern world is HUMAN TRAFFICKING, yet it seldom gets mainstream attention!! It … [Read more...]
FINDING YOUR WAY WHEN LIFE CHANGES YOUR PLANS, V. LAKSHMI
June 8, 2018 by
A Celebration of Women™ elated to announce .... A Memoir of Adoption, Loss of Motherhood and Rediscovering Home Book Release: FINDING YOUR WAY WHEN LIFE CHANGES YOUR PLANS, V. LAKSHMI V. LAKSHMI, an international award-winning photographer, has owned and run a photography business in the Midwestern United States for eight years and counting. Through her camera lens, she has developed a unique perspective and now weaves her vision into … [Read more...]
Take an Empowering Trip as a Solo Female Traveler
March 29, 2018 by
Is there anything more liberating than embarking on a great adventure? ‘Out Of Office’ on, bag packed up and a whole world of opportunities waiting ahead for you. Some adventures are best taken alone — if you’re looking to challenge yourself, to meet new people, perhaps even fall in love, you stand a much greater chance of self-development if you hit the road solo. It’s fair, though, if you are nervous about taking a trip without the support of a friend or partner. Especially as a female, it … [Read more...]
WORLD PEACE DAY Celebration 2018, Toronto, SEPT 16
March 10, 2018 by
World Peace Day Celebration 2018 - SEPT 16 People all over the world celebrate International Day of Peace in a variety of different ways. These include planting trees for peace, lighting candles and holding candle light vigils, attending peace-related art exhibits and going for peace walks. People may also attend various public events such as public speeches and concerts. For this year of 2018, A Celebration of Women™ will be hosting a fabulous Celebration on September 16, 2018 … [Read more...]
Three Ways Traveling Could Benefit You
March 8, 2018 by
If you are feeling like you are stuck in the same routine day after day, and you are not really getting the most out of life, then it might be time for you to do something a little different. Many people have thought about traveling the world, but it is a daunting prospect, and can seem a lot easier said than done. Where would you stay? What would you do while you are gone? How would you afford it? When you are faced with such difficult to answer questions, it is easy to be put off from taking a … [Read more...]
Solemn Remembrance: Begum of Awadh, Woman of Action, APRIL 7
April 5, 2017 by
Hello LUCKNOWites, People of Awadh are cordially invited to be a part of a social event gathering in commemoration of Begum Hazrat Mahal, the Begum of Avadh on her 138th death anniversary at Begum Hazrat Mahal park, Lucknow on 7th April, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Your presence is solicited to pay a collective homage to a Begum, who led from the front at India's uprising, the revolt of 1857 and refused to surrender to the Britishers.Her life and contribution in the freedom movement of India, her … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS, MARCH 20
March 19, 2017 by
This campaign is a global celebration to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness. It is coordinated by Action for Happiness, a non-profit movement of people from 160 countries, supported by a partnership of like-minded organizations. A profound shift in attitudes is underway all over the world. People are now recognising that 'progress' should be about increasing human happiness and wellbeing, not just growing the economy. March 20 has been established as the annual … [Read more...]
World Kindness Day, NOV 13
November 12, 2016 by
World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement a coalition of nations kindness NGOs. It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Japan, Australia, Nigeria and United Arab Emirates. In 2009, Singapore observed the day for the first time. Singapore in 2009, 45,000 yellow flowers were given away. Italy and India also observed the day. In the UK it is fronted by David Jamilly co-founded Kindness Day … [Read more...]
Tracking gender statistics in pursuit of SDG 5
November 1, 2016 by
To deepen the understanding of the different challenges women and men face in today’s world, statisticians use disaggregated data and gender statistics to allow for a unique insight into gender issues. The 6th Global Forum on Gender Statistics, organized by UN DESA’s Statistics Division and Statistics Finland, focused on data and statistical methods for the follow-up and review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was an opportunity to take stock of progress towards the … [Read more...]
