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...]
UN Women celebrates trailblazing Mount Everest Women!
May 25, 2013 by
A powerful symbol of rising equality and women’s empowerment Women from around the world are scaling their way to the top but barriers remain. The Courage of Ten Nepalese Women to climb Mt. Everest supported by UNDP, WFP, UN family. Last week a 27-year-old graphic artist named Raha Moharrak made headlines as the first Saudi woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. On the same day she reached the summit, the first woman from Pakistan, Samina Baig, did the same. The next day, … [Read more...]
Hay House World Summit Online June 1-10
May 23, 2013 by
The first-ever Hay House World Summit is a little over a week away! Soon you will be able to enjoy a full 10 days of inspirational conversations, useful advice, and liberating exercises – but what if you just can’t wait until June 1st? Not to worry, 20 sneak-peek audio clips of World Summit interviews have just been released. That’s an hour of audio for you to enjoy right now! Listen in as best-selling authors including Louise Hay, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Esther Hicks, Deepak Chopra, and don Miguel … [Read more...]
Lorre White reports, UHNWs Worth Up to $32 Trillion more than We Thought
May 22, 2013 by
UHNWs Worth Up to $32 Trillion More than We Thought We know they are super rich. We also know the community of Ultra High Net Worth Families is growing - projected by Knight Frank to grow from nearly 200,000 households worldwide to 300,000 in the next decade. We know their fortunes keep growing - in the past year by $566 billion - about the GDP of Saudi Arabia. We know there is a wide range of estimates on how much they are worth - Wealth X says around $26 trillion and Citi Private Bank … [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...]
Celebrating Punjab, wins prestigious UN Public Service Award
May 18, 2013 by
The United Nations Public Service Awards is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. Through an annual competition, the UN Public Service Awards promotes the role, professionalism and visibility of public service. The Gender Unit, Department of Labour Punjab, wins … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour
May 18, 2013 by
Day two of Match Race Germany, the opening event of the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour Lake Constance remained well behaved for day two of Match Race Germany, the opening event of the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour. A light sub-10 knot northwesterly blowing down the lake allowed Rudi Magg’s race management team to hold eight flights, leaving all 12 teams having sailed nine races of this Qualifying stage of the event. The closeness of the competition off Langenargen is evident … [Read more...]
Helen Clark: Speech at the 34th Kirchentag 2013
May 12, 2013 by
“Making development work for people and the planet” Hamburg, Germany, 3 May 2013 It is indeed a very great pleasure to join Chancellor Merkel on this panel at the 34th Kirchentag here in Hamburg. This great event, drawing many tens of thousands of people from across Germany and around the world, is truly a festival of ideas. It provides a place and space for questioning, reflection, and challenging the way things are and the way things could … [Read more...]
