Andes Woman, Professor Luz Gomez Pando is Taking Action

For centuries, quinoa and amaranth have been cultivated in the High Andes of Peru. These highly nutritious cereals were even consumed by the Incas. Today, demand for these products is on the increase in places like North America, Japan and in European countries. Plant breeder, Professor Luz Gomez Pando, is trying to develop new varieties of quinoa and amaranth that have a higher yield and are more nutritious. She is using a nuclear technique in her work, which uses radiation to … [Read more...]

Summit on Breast Health and Cancer Control Concludes in Vienna

The 5th Global Summit on International Breast Health: Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control -- Supportive Care and Quality of Life concluded Friday, 5 October in Vienna, Austria. Convened jointly by the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) and the IAEA's Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT), it brought together leading global experts in breast cancer, palliative care, hospice and patient advocacy. Discussions during the three-day meeting covered areas … [Read more...]

Ageing in the 21st Century: A Celebration and a Challenge

Rapidly and surely the world is getting older. In 2000, for the first time in history, there were more people over age 60 than children below age 5. The number and proportion of older persons is growing faster than any other age group, and will surpass 1 billion people in less the 10 years. Ageing is now occurring fastest in the developing world, which has limited resources and plans to deal with this unprecedented demographic trend. The older generation -- which includes caregivers, … [Read more...]

History of Humanity – 2012 What does it mean?, Angela Schulz-Henke

2012 -What does it mean? What have you heard about 2012 and what is your attitude towards it? Are you afraid or are you full of joy and excitement?   There is a lot of information concerning 21st of December 2012, but not all of it is right. Truth is that this date is a sensitive point of galactic extent, as we are in the middle of changes like the disintegration of the economic, financial, political and social systems we know. The Earth is in turmoil because we humans … [Read more...]

IRELAND, Dublin to Host 8th Forum of Cities Against Poverty

Dublin to Host 8th Forum of Cities Against Poverty Making Cities Smart, Safe and Sustainable to be key focus of the forum   Geneva, 1 October 2012—On World Habitat Day, the United Nations Development Programme has announced the host city of WACAP8 will be Dublin, Ireland. The WACAP8 forum will take place on 20-21 February 2013. The World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty (WACAP) was first launched in 1996 as a global network of municipal governments. Its ambition is to address the … [Read more...]

World Habitat Day: “Changing Cities, Building Opportunities”

World Habitat Day occurs on the first Monday of October. This year’s theme – “Changing Cities, Building Opportunities” - provides the occasion to reflect and act on how to make our cities and communities smarter, safer and more sustainable especially for women, youth and children. More people move to cities in the hope that cities may offer employment opportunities. But evidence shows that women and men do not enjoy them equally. Studies conducted last year by UN Women in five major … [Read more...]

World Teacher’s Day celebrated on October 5th, 2012 !!!

WORLD TEACHER'S DAY!     October 5, 2012   World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education … [Read more...]

Celebrating the HARVEST MOON – September 30, 2012

A full moon always ascends over your eastern horizon at sunset and stays in the sky all night. But each month there is a time of fullest full moon. That crest of the moon’s full phase happens this month on September 30 at 3:19 UTC. That’s 10:19 CDT in the U.S. Translate UTC to your time zone. So, depending upon your time zone, your calendar might list the September 2012 full moon on September 29 or 30. But the moon will appear round and full on all the nights around this full … [Read more...]

TRADE of INNOCENTS – World Premiere Sept 29

  SEX TRAFFICKING of CHILDREN: The numbers surprised me. Several thousands of women and girls each year routinely forced to have sex multiple times per day? 1 official and many unofficial trafficking circuits spanning the country? Over 5,000 brothels disguised as massage parlors? 13 as the average age of entrance into the trade? $200,000 in profit per girl/child per year? The land of the free? Yes, I’m talking about America. Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in … [Read more...]

Rev. Elvia Nina, Life Purpose – Journal with the Archangels

Sometimes healing into your Life Purpose comes with a mega-prescription for space clearing...and it can be tough. Thank heavens we have angels to administer love through the process! Before I get into a little story about clearing, I'd like to announce a *new class* for those of you inspired to connect more deeply into your life purpose with the archangels through journaling and writing. Beginning November 1st, I will be teaching a 5-week class, Life Purpose Journal with the … [Read more...]

The Social Good Summit (Virtual) – September 22 — 24th

  Global Social Good Summit 2012   September 22 -- 24th    Watch the live stream - starting September 22nd at 1pm (EST) - in 7 availlable languages and join the online conversation on Twitter using #SGSGlobal .   SUMMIT MAP OF EVENTS, GLOBALLY From September 22-24, the third annual Social Good Summit will unite global leaders as they share how to use the power of innovative thinking and technology to solve the greatest challenges facing the world today. We want you … [Read more...]

Billion for Freedom Gay-friendly Video Project, Sharon Love

Four Secrets to Inspiring 2.2 Million (Free for You) Would you like to achieve your greatest dreams & make a difference for equality?   Hi, I'm Sharon Love. In 2010, I attracted over 2 million people to a gay-friendly facebook group in just over two weeks, without any funding, staff or advertising. Have your say on our Billion for Freedom Gay-friendly Video Project and get access to a quick master class online that can change your life and change the world. I'd really … [Read more...]

Copyright 2022 @ A Celebration of Women™ The World Hub for Women Leaders That Care