Corruption continues to have a devastating impact on societies and individuals around the world, with more than two-thirds of countries surveyed scoring less than 50 out of 100 in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The index, the leading global indicator of public sector corruption, scores countries on a scale from 0 (perceived to be highly corrupt) to 100 (perceived to be very clean). The results of the 2013 index serve as a warning that more must be done to enable people to live … [Read more...]
December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 2, 2013 by
Over one billion people, or approximately 15 per cent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability! Around the world, persons with disabilities face physical, social, economic and attitudinal barriers that exclude them from participating fully and effectively as equal members of society. They are disproportionately represented among the world’s poorest, and lack equal access to basic resources, such as education, employment, healthcare and social and legal support systems, as … [Read more...]
Gender inequalities and HIV
December 1, 2013 by
According to the latest (2008) WHO and UNAIDS global estimates, women comprise 50% of people living with HIV. In sub-Saharan Africa, women constitute 60% of people living with HIV. In other regions, men having sex with men (MSM), injecting drug users (IDU), sex workers and their clients are among those most-at-risk for HIV, but the proportion of women living with HIV has been increasing in the last 10 years. This includes married or regular partners of clients of commercial sex, IDU and … [Read more...]
SPIRIT~Style~SUBSTANCE, Charity Runway Show & Cocktail Affair – DEC 2
November 25, 2013 by
REGISTER - CLICK IMAGE VIP Supporter: Includes LUXE Gift Bag from Santa A minimum of 50% of your VIP Supporter ticket purchase is donated directly back to the cause. Payment can also be made by interac e-transfer. Email ta@tamikaauwai.com for instructions. Spirit Supporter I get that the holidays mean we're supporting many events and would love to see everyone there who wants to be so make a donation that's comfortable for you and join us (suggested $50 minimum). Payment can also be … [Read more...]
‘A silent majority of men disapproves of violence’, Radwan Chowdhury
November 25, 2013 by
“What are Ordinary Men Willing to Do to End Violence Against Women & Girls?” Most men do not use violence against women, and most believe such violence to be unacceptable. A silent majority of men disapproves of violence, but does little to prevent it. Of most concern, significant numbers of men excuse or justify violence against women. The silence, and encouragement, of male bystanders allows men’s violence against women to continue. Violence against women and girls is a … [Read more...]
On Children’s Day, India’s Child Health Record
November 14, 2013 by
Chris Jackson/Getty Images As India celebrates Children’s Day, Thursday, November 14, the frightening UNICEF statistic that 1.4 million children under five die every year in this country, the vast majority of them from preventable diseases, should not be forgotten. A new report released this week by John Hopkins University shows that globally, India has the highest number of children dying as a result of pneumonia and diarrhea, 436,000 every year, and little progress has been made in terms … [Read more...]
Ormoc City, a port city in the Philippines – Take Action!
November 11, 2013 by
I arrived by boat in Ormoc City, a port city in the Philippines. One step onto the ground and you know it's a disaster zone. It's all destroyed. Typhoon Haiyan has destroyed everything. Tin roofing sheets are hanging off trees like wet cardboard. Electric poles were broken like toothpicks. And amidst the wreckage, the people are growing desperate. It's now very hot, and people are parched. Some officials just came and told us that people have been breaking into shops, … [Read more...]
Celebration House™ – Holiday Gift Show Dec 15
November 10, 2013 by
SHOP FOR A CA-- USE & Celebrate the Holidays !!! December 15, 2013 Come out and visit our Women's Education Centre - Raffles, Door Prizes & more!!! YOU are invited to Show Your Talents and sell Your Gifts at this FUN & CELEBRATED DAY. If you are interested in saving Your Spot at this Holiday Gift Show, please feel free to contact me anytime at : 647 393-2125 OR email us through our contact page here: www.acelebrationofwomen.org/contact . Please email … [Read more...]
