2016 Theme: A Just Transition - environmentally sustainable economies and societies Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability. For the United Nations, the pursuit … [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...]
Year of the Fire Monkey, 2016
February 7, 2016 by
The Chinese Lunar New Year occurs every year on the New Moon of the first lunar month, which is the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice. The exact date can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. A complete cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar takes 60 years and comprises five cycles of 12 years--12 animal signs and 5 elements. The Chinese Lunar New Year differs to that of the Roman New Year because the Chinese calendar is based on the phases of the moon, whereas … [Read more...]
Understanding the ZIKA Virus
February 4, 2016 by
For many mothers, expecting or not, the rapid spread of the Zika virus in the Americas has been, frankly, pretty frightening. Yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) held an emergency meeting with leading experts on the disease and declared the Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern. In the meantime, the WHO, Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the United Nations (UN) along with various other agencies have been working closely to release the latest information … [Read more...]
Lunar Eclipse celebrating a Blood Moon
September 27, 2015 by
Supermoon lunar eclipse: Where and what time can I see it on Sunday and how long will it last? Also called a Blood Moon this eclipse will last for about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Is this Total Lunar Eclipse visible in Toronto? A Supermoon is a full Moon or a new Moon at its closest point to Earth; also called perigee. A Supermoon looks around 12 to 14% bigger than its counterpart, the Micromoon. In the U.K., a rare blood-red eclipse is due to begin at 1:10am (BST) Monday - here's how … [Read more...]
Royal North India Tour, Feb 15 – March 6, 2016
September 11, 2015 by
JOIN Enakshi Sinha ...on her forthcoming India tour as an cultural ambassador and a host leader of the exciting and exotic Royal North India Tour which is starting from Feb 15 to March 6, 2016. Enakshi says: "We will also cover Taj Mahautsav - Classical dance and music festival where you can witness the festival at the backdrop of Taj Mahal at Agra and mingle with the most renowned artists of India." … [Read more...]
Dr. Wayne Dyer, in memory of passing on Aug 30
September 7, 2015 by
Wayne Dyer passed away Aug 30th. It seemed like a random day and a tragic loss for so many of us. But as we were preparing his obituary and information for the press release about his passing we were going through I Can See Clearly Now, his memoir for information to share about his life: we noticed that August 30th was in fact a very important date in Wayne’s life. August 30, 1974 was, in fact, what Wayne considered the most important day of his life. It was the day that Wayne went to the … [Read more...]
World Humanitarian Summit, July 28-31 *Regional Livestream
July 27, 2015 by
The World Humanitarian Summit was initiated by the UN Secretary General to improve global humanitarian action, and will culminate in Istanbul in 2016. There will be 10 consultation meetings around the world as well as an online platform to solicit input beginning in May 2014, and will culminate in May 2016 in Istanbul at the first-ever humanitarian summit of this scale and scope. The WHS is being managed by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Participants of … [Read more...]
Song of the New Earth, Film Online Here
January 8, 2015 by
Celebrating Betsy Chasse - Internationally Filmmaker, Author & Speaker Song of the New Earth - BUY ONLINE Join us as we celebrate internationally known filmmaker, author and speaker, Betsy Chasse in honor of Earth Day 2022, of her acclaimed film, Song Of The New Earth, with her award winning team including Ward Serrill (The Heart of the Game, Miramax), editor Eric Frith (Eden), New York Times animator Drew Christie and Betsy Chasse (co-creator of What The Bleep Do We Know?!) present … [Read more...]
