At 8 years of age, Sadatu Reeves came across photographs of women police officers in a magazine her father brought home from abroad. The empowered images sparked a deep-seated desire to don her own uniform. She pursued a university degree in criminal justice, graduating in 2004, just after Liberia’s 1989-2003 Civil War. Her family opposed her idea of becoming a police officer, citing low salaries and public mistrust, bred by the violence and rape carried out by some police during the Civil … [Read more...]
APRIL 13 – TORONTO: WEWednesdays! Celebration
April 13, 2016 by
#Toronto Celebration: APRIL 13 - 2nd Anniversary Celebration JOIN US: TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR :) *** INSIDE "The Wine Bar" room. RSVP HERE WEWednesdays! Women Empowering Women | Networking at its Best! RSVP by CITY & DATE *** PRE-REGISTER & SAVE - TICKETS: www.wewednesdays.com EMAIL FEATURED BUSINESS SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS to: wewednesdays@hotmail.com ATTENTION: SHOWCASE … [Read more...]
2030 Agenda – an important tool for safe migration
March 10, 2016 by
In 2015, the number of international migrants reached 244 million, which equals an increase of 71 million compared to 2000. At the same time, millions of people are fleeing severe conditions at home to seek refuge and safety abroad. For the international community, it is critical that all efforts are rallied to ensure safe and well-managed migration, where lives are saved and where the rights and dignity of migrants and refugees are protected. “With the integration of migration and migrants … [Read more...]
Women in Science, 2030 Agenda
February 18, 2016 by
Involving women in science, implementing the 2030 Agenda | UN DESA | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Women and girls represent half of the world’s population. Yet, they are not fully participating within the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with a gender gap still remaining far too wide across the globe. Indeed, women account for less than 30 per cent of all researchers in the world and where one in nine men graduate in the fields of … [Read more...]
WORKSHOP: Feminine Attraction Secrets Sat, 13 Feb 2016, Toronto, Ontario
January 23, 2016 by
Feminine Attraction Secrets WORKSHOP Sat, 13 Feb 2016 at 10:00 AM - Toronto, Ontario Red Canoe Studio MAP 57 Devon Rd. Toronto, Ontario Feminine Attraction Secrets Do you want to take your love life to new heights? Would you like to experience deeper, loving connection? Is dating, mating and relating making you crazy? Would you like to take the mystery out of relating with men? How about add in more of your own mystery, your own juicy “Je ne sais quoi”? Do you want … [Read more...]
My 5 Pocket-Sized Feminist Resolutions for 2016
January 12, 2016 by
Life and work and motherhood demand nearly all of my time. But there are still feminist actionable items that I can tackle this year. Here's how I can keep the work moving forward in small but important ways. (WOMENSENEWS)--Last year was a tough year, feminists. But then again, when has it not been a tough year for battling sexism and misogyny? And then Serena Williams was honored as the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, and I felt inspired once more. The allure of feminism, for … [Read more...]
Chicago Teachers Awarded Damages for Pregnancy Discrimination
December 18, 2015 by
Eight women who were fired from their teaching positions following the announcements of their pregnancies will receive nearly $300,000 in damages and back pay. In a lawsuit filed against the Chicago Board of Education late last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) claimed the principal of Chicago's Scammon Elementary School fired, threatened to fire, and evaluated poorly the performances of pregnant teachers, with the Board consenting to as many as six of the resulting firings. The Chicago … [Read more...]
