I am not a Ukrainian. But, the creator of this video is and it should make us all feel like we are. Watch it. Share it. Send it to your representatives. It’s not your problem. True. But all of our collective voices might be part of the solution. Related Thought Kiev2 Admit It, You Have No Idea What's Going On In Ukraine Right Now This article will fill your knowledge gap. The first thing you should know is that Ukrainian protests make Occupy Wall Street look like a play date. If … [Read more...]
I Am A Ukrainian, This Needs To Go Viral
Ending the Trafficking of Women and Girls in Canada
I am thrilled to be the new President and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation. Since starting this position last month, I have traveled across the country meeting with our amazing board, donors, staff, grantees and volunteers. It is clear to me why the Foundation has succeeded all these years - through your endless support. I am moved by your enthusiasm and dedication, which has fueled my passion and commitment to helping Canadian women and girls. People are very excited about … [Read more...]
Celebrating Global Issues and UN Priorities at Davos
UN Foundation President & CEO Kathy Calvin at an event in Davos on the importance of empowering girls. Highlighting Global Issues and UN Priorities at Davos Last month, the UN Foundation helped put your voice front and center at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The discussions highlighted issues that UN supporters like you care about: climate change, the empowerment of girls, youth leadership, and more. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UN Foundation President … [Read more...]
You Can Heal Your Heart – 3 Key Lessons
What happens when Louise Hay and David Kessler combine their collective wisdom into one book? It's the perfect blend of affirmations and powerful thoughts to help you have a loving experience of grief. In You Can Heal Your Heart, self-empowerment luminary Louise Hay and renowned grief and loss expert David Kessler have come together to start a conversation on healing after loss. Louise and David discuss the emotions and thoughts that occur when a relationship leaves you broken-hearted, a … [Read more...]
A VOICE for a 12 Year Old MURDER VICTIM, Jo Dibblee
A VOICE FOR A 12 YEAR OLD MURDER VICTIM AND VINDICATION FOR ALL SURVIVORS OF AB-- USE AND NEGLECT Toronto, ON. – After thirty-five years in hiding, Jo-Ann Vacing-Dibblee is coming forward to tell her story in the riveting book, “Frock Off: Living Undisguised”. Sexually assaulted and stalked by a foster parent, Vacing-Dibblee was contacted by the RCMP investigating the murder of a young girl they felt was connected to her case. When they were unable to bring the man to justice, … [Read more...]
Postpartum Depression is Real – Take Action!
Having a baby is an exciting event. However, along with the joy, excitement and euphoria that surrounds the birth of a baby, many women experience feelings of depression as well as increased sensitivity, tearfullness and irritability. A woman might worry that she will not be a good mother, or that her relationship with her husband will be negatively affected by the birth. These anxieties together with unbalanced hormones and extreme fatigue can contribute to drastic mood swings, … [Read more...]
Criminalize or De-criminalize, that is the question!
A group of organizations have launched a campaign against a move by UN Women, a United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, to decriminalize pimping, buying sex and brothel-keeping. "Such a move will fuel huge sex-trafficking as those who buy and sell women will get off scot free," Ruchira Gupta of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, an anti-sex trafficking NGO, told reporters here today. Apne Aap was founded by twenty-two women from Mumbai’s red light … [Read more...]
Christie Marie Sheldon, ‘…Gift of seeing your Energy Vibrations’
I'm sure you have a picture in your mind of the reality that you wish to live in - the career that drives and motivates you, the loving relationships, the sense of fulfillment that comes with truly believing in yourself... But getting there can be a little tricky. Especially when we carry barriers in our subconscious that society puts around us that stop us from taking action. These barriers are subtly ingrained into us after any experience, but more often than not are based on … [Read more...]
Leonie Dawson, Life and Business 2014 Planning
CREATE YOUR OWN AMAZING LIFE + BUSINESS Join 40,000 women & learn How to build a thriving biz from your passions How to get 40,000+ fans Free weekly tips for an Incredible Biz & Life! G’day gorgeous ones, Are you a social worker or a part of a non profit organization? Does your organization work with underprivileged or disadvantaged women? Or do you know someone who is? We’d love to donate 2014 Create Your Amazing Year workbooks to you for using with your … [Read more...]
Feeling sorry for yourself? Watch the video.
A Special Message from the World’s Ugliest Woman! In a time when beauty is defined by supermodels, success is defined by wealth, and fame is deified by how many followers you have on social media, Lizzie Velasquez asks the question how do you define yourself? Once labeled, "The Worlds Ugliest Woman," Lizzie decided to turn things around and create her own definitions of what she defines as beauty and happiness. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, … [Read more...]
Little Girl Surprises Deaf Parents
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Odette Laurie, ‘Did you get this yet?’
“3 Keys to take back your life, after dating violence”, Aime Hutton
I call myself a 'phoenix rising' out of the ashes of my own life time and time again... Yes, I am now an inspirational/international keynote speaker, empowerment leader, international best-selling author, and a Canadian Ambassador for a global campaign. I didn’t start out that way. Like many I’ve been through some crazy up and downs. Right out of the gate even, back in 1976 I was born 3 months early, with a birth weight of 1 pound 12 ounces. The doctors said I would never live 24hrs, and … [Read more...]
The Whitehouse, A moving tribute to a legendary figure
Nelson Mandela's struggle against South African apartheid inspired millions. And his great call for justice and equality continues to resonate around the world, as new generations of young people pursue the ideals he embraced. On December 10, 2013 in Johannesburg, President Obama paid tribute to a hero and a leader -- and spoke about the path that's still ahead. President Obama delivers remarks at a national memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela. … [Read more...]
Something Special for Your Hubby for Christmas!
Hey, Gals! Here’s Something Special for Your Hubby for Christmas! In a season when our mailboxes are stuffed with photos of people we haven't thought about all year wearing unfortunate sweaters, I'm thinking it might be a great change of pace to prepare a Holiday photo card for him with a personalized message - one where you're not wearing an ugly sweater. I'm not talking about sexting a quick selfie photo here. I'm talking about a classy and sexy photograph present of yourself, less … [Read more...]