UN System Observances for International Women's Day 2013 In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women's Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. For the United Nations, International Women's … [Read more...]
Nirbhayas transforming through Grassroots (“the brave hearts”)
March 7, 2013 by
'We', the Nirbhayas will rise from Grassroots! Violence Against Women has made news headlines for years now. BOLLYWOOD TWEETS Thousands of women are being brutally beaten, assaulted, harassed, mutilated, raped and molested even murdered worldwide. In general there has been a phenomenal increase in crime against women. Every year several Nirbhayas, “the brave hearts” bravely undergo ordeals of most heinous crimes against humankind before succumbing to their injuries. Another … [Read more...]
Marsh Engle Media celebrates The Essential Shift Launch!
March 6, 2013 by
I am going to make this quick today as I’m putting the finishing touches on my brand new program designed to help you expand youraudience and your results as fast, energetically, and enthusiastically as possible. And, I want you to join us for the LAUNCH next week. I know this is very last minute, but I just had to shoot you a quick email and tell you about what we are doing and how you can be part of this very specialgroup of women leaders who are committed to transformtheir career, give … [Read more...]
Tamara Mellon is Taking Action after sale of Jimmy Choo empire ($800 mil)
March 6, 2013 by
“Fashion is what I know.” After selling her Jimmy Choo empire for more than $800 million, Tamara Mellon is ready to announce her much-anticipated new venture, her own namesake fashion label Tamara Mellon, OBE is the former Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of Jimmy Choo, a luxury brand that offers designer shoes, handbags and a range of accessories. She stepped down from the brand in November 2011 after its acquisition by Labelux. Mellon has been quietly working on her grand … [Read more...]
VDAY, Dear All… A Letter From Eve Ensler in Congo!
March 6, 2013 by
Dear All... A Letter From Eve in Congo Eve Ensler has been in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the last month. Here she shares with you all her experiences with the women at City of Joy, life on the V-World farm, and how she ROSE with women and girls of Congo on 14 February. Dear All, First let me begin with the deepest thank you to all of you who believed in City of Joy and have stood by us with your confidence and support. I have spent the month here and … [Read more...]
Afghan Women Taking Action in Business
March 5, 2013 by
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan (ILO News) – Afghans have been immersed in a conflict that has affected every aspect of their ordinary lives. For Khalida Yaqobi, the conflict has been an obstacle, not an obstruction. After graduating in engineering from Balkh University, she secretly studied English at a time when women seeking an education risked being executed by the Taliban. “I was studying English in a private house, without textbooks or notebooks, going in a burqa to a hidden English … [Read more...]
YOUNG WOMEN of INFLUENCE – March 7th w. Jan Campbell
March 4, 2013 by
Jan Campbell Managing Director, StrategiSense Inc. Strategic Planning for Unexpected Opportunities, with Jan Campbell THURS MARCH 7, 2013 • TIME: 6:30PM-8:30PM Toronto Board of Trade - 77 Adelaide Street West What do you do if an unexpected opportunity shows up in the middle of your career path? Jan Campbell set out on her career path with a specific destination in mind, to be a hospital administrator. So when during the course of that career, unexpected opportunities presented … [Read more...]
KLOUT Perk Winner Raves about Cadillac ATS, thanks MacClaren|McCann
March 3, 2013 by
As a Cadillac ATS KLOUT Perk Winner, our Founder has been 'flying' all over Toronto this week-end, during her 3 DAY TEST DRIVE. This car is Amazing! She says "I want to thank all the staff at: MacClaren McCann TORONTO|MacClaren Momentum for their stellar service as Andrew Kavanagh, Mike, Glen and Chris are all wonderful." A message from Doug Turney Our mission is simple…to do the very best work. Work that comes from a simple brilliant idea, impeccably executed, and … [Read more...]
Self Love – WOMEN in RECOVERY
March 2, 2013 by
Love Affirmations are statements that promote health and abundance in one’s life. I know how valuable it is because I’ve experienced the benefits of giving my self daily doses of love affirmations especially in moments when I become aware of my emotions moving toward an unpleasant path. I will therefore, focus my Love Affirmations for those episodes of self- doubt and bouts of unworthiness. I love myself for who I am I am beautiful inside and out I am special in many unique ways I … [Read more...]
NOW Talks with Sally Armstrong Wednesday, March 6, 2013
DRAKE UNDERGOUND presents ... NOW Talks with Sally Armstrong, MAR 6, 2013 - 7 pm (doors open 6:15) event ends 9 pm Join NOW Senior Entertainment editor, author and feminist commentator Susan G. Cole in conversation with the celebrated and accomplished Sally Armstrong. Susan was born in Toronto and has her bachelor's degree from Harvard. As an activist, she's been active in the gay community for over 25 years, and was a member of the first lesbian political organization in Toronto. … [Read more...]