The Director-General participates in study workshop with Julia Kristeva March 2013 – Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, participated in a study workshop at France’s National Library, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF), on the work of Julia Kristeva, on the occasion of the launch of her latest book, “Pulsions du Temps”, in the presence of Mr Bruno Racine, BNF President, Ms Lemardeley, President of Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris III, and Julia Kristeva herself. BOOK HERE … [Read more...]
Irina Bokova, study workshop celebrating Julia Kristeva
March 31, 2013 by Team Celebration
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A Mother From Mali Dreams Of Bringing Her Family Home
March 31, 2013 by Team Celebration
After fleeing her home in Mali, Dizawahet, 23, is about to give birth to her third child at a refugee camp in Burkina Faso. That's where she was born as well during another conflict in Mali that drove her parents across the same border. Dizawahet says she's grateful for the help families like hers receive at the camp, but that what she really wants is to go home. MENTAO (BURKINA FASO) -- Dizawahet Mohamed’s life has come full circle. She was born 23 years ago in a refugee camp in Burkina … [Read more...]
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Tanzanian Women bring safe drinking water to their communities
March 22, 2013 by Team Celebration
“For a long time, water was a constant problem in our village, and we women definitely felt the impact,” explains 29-year-old Maria from Kingolwira, a small village in the mountainous region of eastern Tanzania. “Especially during the dry season we had to walk for eight hours to reach the river [in the Uluguru Mountains], which was contaminated. You could get diarrhea and a stomach ache if you drank it. Children were dying and there was a lot of conflict in our community, because everyone was … [Read more...]
A Journey of Liberation, M. Toomey
March 19, 2013 by Team Celebration
I Am Who Am She stood at her full stature. She took a deep, deep breath. “I am who am!” she noted. “I am who am,” she cried. Her eyes shone as the star light. Her face beamed as the moon. “O yes, I do believe it. O now I know it’s true.” Where did she get that confidence? What made her feel so sure? She smiled a knowing smile and thought of all she’d been through. She thought of all she knew. They’d tried to tell her differently. They’d often knocked her down. They did not want … [Read more...]
Character Building using folk tales, The Little Red Hen
March 17, 2013 by Team Celebration
The story of the Little Red Hen has been told for ages to teach young people basic moral values. Using farm animals for the characters makes it interesting and fun for children, teens; as well as adults, and stimulates their imaginations as they learn some important life lessons. Even though this folk tale has been passed down for generations, its message is timeless. We can all relate to these 10 practical lessons learned from the Little Red Hen. Thrift – The story begins with the … [Read more...]
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Take Action, Share it Forward – Global Mom Relay
March 15, 2013 by Team Celebration
You may have heard of "pay it forward." Now, we're asking you to "share it forward." The Global Mom Relay is a two-month online conversation featuring some of today's leading voices who will share stories of motherhood and highlight the urgent need to improve the health of women and children around the globe. Every time you share one of these stories or give $5 or more, Johnson & Johnson and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match your action with a $5 donation. By sharing these … [Read more...]
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“One Woman: A song for UN Women” to launch MARCH 8
March 7, 2013 by Team Celebration
“One Woman: A song for UN Women” launches ... tomorrow, MARCH 8 YUNA sings Song HERE International Women’s Day ( 2013) A Musical Celebration of Women Worldwide Artists from 20 countries participate "One Woman: A song for UN Women" is being launched on 8 March, International Women's Day. The "One Woman" song is a musical celebration of women worldwide, featuring 25 artists from 20 countries. UN Women says the song calls for change and celebrates acts of courage and … [Read more...]
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OLYMPIC BARRIERS: ‘FIRST-EVER’ Woman I.O.C. Chief ?
February 15, 2013 by Team Celebration
WILL THIS BE THE FIRST-EVER WOMAN (AND MUSLIM) IOC CHIEF? Nawal El Moutawakel was ignored by Morocco when competing in the 1984 Olympics -- until gold made her a national hero. Now she's looking to clear another hurdle or two. Nawal El Moutawakel (Arabic: نوال المتوكل) (born on April 15, 1962 in Casablanca) is a Moroccan hurdler, who won the inaugural women's 400 m hurdles event at the 1984 Summer Olympics, thereby becoming the first female Muslim born on the continent of Africa to become … [Read more...]
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VIP Women Visionaries launching – Join Today!
January 24, 2013 by Team Celebration
We are officially launching our VIP Women Visionaries and thrilled to have you as part of our group of heart centered visionary entrepreneurs and women world wide! Congratulations on saying YES to really living your life on purpose, passionate and embracing prosperity. I am honored and grateful to have all of you as part of our movement and ready to play the bigger game of getting on the court! Throughout the years, I want to thank you for being part of Success Breakthrough©, whether … [Read more...]
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Volunteer Engagement Week – January 21 to 25, 2013
January 21, 2013 by Team Celebration
CharityVillage has partnered with Volunteer Canada to present Volunteer Engagement Week from January 21 to 25, 2013. Whether you run a volunteer program for a national organization or are coordinating volunteers for a local charity, you’ll be sure to benefit from the articles, resources and interactive content that we’ve got lined up on both and Volunteer.ca. As part of Volunteer Engagement Week, we’re hosting a trio of hour-long CharityVillage LIVE Conversations on different aspects of … [Read more...]
“Vocational and Violence Free Girls” seeking support
January 21, 2013 by Team Celebration
Women Inspiration Development Center (WIDC) is planning to establish “Vocational and Violence Free Girls” (VVIFREG) in Nigerian Secondary Schools to mark 2013 International Women Day. The rise in domestic and sexual violence cases in Nigeria has laid open the practice of discrimination against female gender as a tradition. Women and girls are vulnerable to violence, discrimination and silence as a result of strong patriarchal traditions, lack of confidence, poor knowledge and … [Read more...]
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Building future women leaders: Latin America, Caribbean
January 18, 2013 by Team Celebration
“For us, taking part in the ‘Young Women, Leadership and Governance’ Regional Forum is key. Being here means sharing our experiences of work and our agendas, which are no different from those of other women throughout the world,” says Tania Pariona, a 27-year-old indigenous activist from Peru and member of the Continental Network of Indigenous Women of the Americas. “We may differ on certain details, but there are points on which we all agree, for example condemnation and rejection of all forms … [Read more...]
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Shakira and UNICEF raise awareness on child survival
January 17, 2013 by Team Celebration
January 2013 – Renowned Colombian singer and song-writer Shakira, who is expecting her first child with Spanish football star Gerard Piqué, is helping to raise awareness on the world’s most vulnerable infants through an unusual method: an online baby shower hosted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “To celebrate the arrival of our first child, we hope that, in his name, other less privileged children in the world can have their basic needs covered through gifts and donations,” … [Read more...]
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UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, 17th Grant Cycle
January 12, 2013 by Team Celebration
The UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women is accepting applications for its 17th grant cycle (2012) from government authorities at the national and local levels, civil society organizations and networks — including non-governmental, women’s and community-based organizations and coalitions and operational research institutions — and UN Country Teams in partnership with governments and civil society organizations. The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is a … [Read more...]
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Perseverence does not mean one won’t fall!
January 11, 2013 by admin
Perserverence does not mean one won't fall; it simply means that you will pick yourself up and try again! Perseverance doesn’t mean we don’t fall down, make mistakes or have missteps. On the contrary, perseverance means that no matter what, we keep going. I have bad days, get moody, and feel down. But the important thing is to know that it doesn’t last. But even more disappointing than a short amount of time where you’re “off your game” is a significant setback, derailment or … [Read more...]
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