“Empowering individuals and social groups requires a comprehensive set of policies and institutions. From education and health care to economic and social policy, activities that seek to empower people are expected to increase opportunities and improve people’s quality of life”, said Ms. Larysa Belskaya, Vice-Chair of the Commission’s Bureau. Promoting empowerment of people will be at the core when the Commission for Social Development convenes for its 51st session. Chaired by Ms. … [Read more...]
Empowering people for social change, 6 through 15 February
February 6, 2013 by Team Celebration
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GOOGLE+ Hangout – End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting – FEB 6
February 5, 2013 by Team Celebration
Wednesday, 6 February 2013 7:45 AM EST / 12:45 PM GMT Join Here: http://bit.ly/WGlrCa WHAT: To observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, 6 February, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, UNICEF and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) will host a Google+ Hangout discussion on the progress made in FGM/C abandonment, and the challenges that remain ahead. WHO: The virtual event will … [Read more...]
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“Promoting Cooperatives Beyond 2012″, DESA reviews.
February 4, 2013 by Team Celebration
“As a strong partner in development, the cooperative movement works with the United Nations every day to empower people, enhance human dignity and help achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2012 came full circle on 19-20 November with events and festivities at UN Headquarters in New York. 150 representatives gathered for this two-day event themed “Promoting Cooperatives Beyond 2012″. … [Read more...]
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No Holds Barred: This Atrocity Ends Here
February 4, 2013 by Team Celebration
This Atrocity Ends Here It is her core-her being- her most private self-her pride-her DIGNITY When you violate it you have stripped away her dignity, self confidence, pride & well-being And so with a warped mind, a sadistic spirit that derives pleasure from her pain He chooses to target it- pushing the dagger into her fresh wound Society has normalised it-it happens, men shall be men & shall be men They blame her-she wanted it or she looked for it, her skirt was too … [Read more...]
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Lorre White reports: Teens of Wealthy Homes being Bullied
February 4, 2013 by Team Celebration
'Teenagers are being bullied because they come from wealthy homes, according to a New Survey.' reports Lorre White. The poll of almost 2,000 students has revealed that those from wealth families are in a high risk category for being bullied Photo: ALAM Youngsters from affluent backgrounds are being targeted because of their accents, their parents “flashy” houses and cars and their hobbies, according to an anti-bullying charity. Some teenagers even reported trying to … [Read more...]
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National Girls and Women in Sports Day – FEB 6
February 3, 2013 by Team Celebration
NGWSD Central Welcome to the 27th Annual Celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day! NAGWS is one of four Coalition members who plan the Washington, DC-based celebration on Capitol Hill and prepare the materials and products available for you to host an event in your school or community. On February 6, 2013, thousands of sports educators, coaches, athletic directors, recreation directors, association members, sponsors, students, and parents across the country will show … [Read more...]
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World Youth Report calls for participation of young people
February 2, 2013 by Team Celebration
The Division for Social Policy and Development of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA-DSPD) is in the process of preparing its 2013 World Youth Report (WYR) on Youth Migration and Development. The Report will offer a multidimensional account and/or perspective of the life experiences of young migrants and young people affected by migration. The report will address youth migration from a youth viewpoint, accommodating young peoples’ concerns over migration from their own … [Read more...]
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“Eagle-Heart Woman,” Idle No More, a movement started by indigenous Canadians
February 1, 2013 by Team Celebration
Andrea Landry, a proud representative of the Anishinaabe, one of the First Nations or indigenous people of North America, is at the UN for the first international expert group meeting for indigenous youth which wraps up on Thursday. Although she's pursuing a Masters in Communications and Social Justice at the University of Windsor in Canada, Andrea remains actively engaged in advocacy at home and abroad. Next month Andrea will travel to New Zealand to hold a teach-in about Idle No More, a … [Read more...]
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Teaching Respect for All, anti-racism curricula
February 1, 2013 by Team Celebration
Can respect for all be taught? A new mapping study has collected policies, practices and materials dealing with teaching respect from all over the world. The study identifies good practices to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of other cultures and peoples; exercises to develop empathy, self-confidence, openness to new experiences and flexibility in behavior. All these abilities help counter hatred, prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination and bullying. … [Read more...]
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Challenges and hope for world’s indigenous youth
February 1, 2013 by Team Celebration
Indigenous Youth: Identity, Challenges and Hope The world has never faced such a large youth population as the one inhabiting the globe today, with about 40 per cent of the world population under the age of 25. With the recent economic crisis and high unemployment rates, there are many challenges facing today’s young generation. The world’s 67 million indigenous youth face even greater challenges, but have big hopes. To address these issues, indigenous youth experts from around the world … [Read more...]
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Young Uruguayan Women aim to boost Role in Politics
January 30, 2013 by Team Celebration
Young Uruguayan Women aim to boost their role in politics Six of the 25 young women leaders who took part in the tutorials visit the Legislative Palace in Montevideo. Photo: UN Women / Mónica Álvarez “Being a women and being in politics is unusual,” says Lorena Teijeira, 30, a young member of the National Party. “The time dedicated to the party, time that you spend in meeting after meeting, with your weekends devoted to activism – it’s incomprehensible for many of my friends and … [Read more...]
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Children are Teachers
January 29, 2013 by Team Celebration
Make Your RECOVERY more Joy-filled, listen to the Children! "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Unknown Children truly are the teachers of life, they teach us how to laugh, how to play, how to enjoy the simple things in life. When you are around children one finds it impossible not to smile, and why? Because children see the truth and beauty that surrounds them. Even in the face of darkness … [Read more...]
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Ugandans putting end to FGM – Rite of Passage
January 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
Four 'good practice' reports, commissioned by UNFPA, suggest that a holistic approach to changing social norms, involving dialogue among all community members, works best to discourage female genital mutilation or cutting. The following story discusses how the four good practices – community dialogues, use of videos, public declarations and national legislation – can work together to promote the health and rights of adolescent girls. The Tepeth are mountain people of northeastern … [Read more...]
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Refugees disappearing, eastern Sudan may be trafficking victims, Take Action!
January 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
January 2013 – The United Nations refugee agency today called for international action to stop forced disappearances from camps in eastern Sudan that house Eritrean refugees, who may be held for ransom or trafficked for the purpose of forced marriage, sexual exploitation or bonded labor. “Over the last two years we have seen people disappearing from the Shagarab camps – some of them kidnapped, and others believed paying to be smuggled elsewhere,” Melissa Fleming, spokesperson for the UN High … [Read more...]
World Leprosy Day (Jan 27) – Reaching Out in Love
January 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
World Leprosy Day is observed internationally on January 30 or its nearest Sunday to increase the public awareness of the Leprosy or Hansen's Disease. This day was chosen in commemoration of the death of Gandhi, the leader of India who understood the importance of leprosy. Leprosy is one of the oldest recorded diseases in the world. Many people would hazard a guess that leprosy is a disease that died out soon after Jesus’s time on earth. But three million people across the globe today are … [Read more...]
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