Gender Equality: The Year in Review 2014 Dear Gender Equality Advocate, From the passing of one of the Arab region's most progressive constitutions enshrining women's rights to changes in legislation to provide long overdue redress to wartime survivors of sexual violence, this year there a number of gender equality achievements, milestones and noteworthy moments from around the world to celebrate. We invite you to take a moment to view a selection of some of these achievements in the latest … [Read more...]
UN Women, celebrating A Year in Review 2014
December 22, 2014 by Team Celebration
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UN WOMEN – Post 2015 Development Agenda
December 19, 2014 by Team Celebration
UN Women Position on the Post-2015 Development Agenda In its position paper, UN Women advocates for a stand-alone goal in the post-2015 development agenda to achieve gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment, one that is grounded in human rights and tackles unequal power relations. Along with the stand-alone goal, UN Women is calling for integration of gender equality concerns throughout the other priority areas and goals of the post-2015 development agenda, with clear targets … [Read more...]
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Human Rights Day, celebrated DEC 10
December 9, 2014 by Team Celebration
10 December, is Human Rights Day and marks the end of the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. From oranging iconic buildings to launching a hotline for survivors, engaging the media and mobilizing young people through performance arts and sports, actions are still pouring in from all corners of the world. Check them out and add your actions here. This year's Human Rights Day slogan is "Human Rights 365", encompassing the idea that every day is Human Rights Day, … [Read more...]
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Human Trafficking of Children must STOP!
December 4, 2014 by Team Celebration
Human/Child Trafficking Overview Elements Of Human Trafficking Act Means Purpose On the basis of the definition given in the Trafficking in Persons Protocol, it is evident that trafficking in persons has three constituent elements; The Act (What is done) Recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons The Means (How it is done) Threat or use of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or vulnerability, or giving payments or benefits … [Read more...]
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Suicide, a Serious Public Health Problem in Youth!
November 22, 2014 by Team Celebration
Suicide (i.e., taking one's own life) is a serious public health problem that affects even young people. For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death. It results in approximately 4600 lives lost each year. The top three methods used in suicides of young people include firearm (45%), suffocation (40%), and poisoning (8%). Deaths from youth suicide are only part of the problem. More young people survive suicide attempts than actually die. A nationwide … [Read more...]
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1.8 Billion Youth, “demographic dividend” for Global Transformation
November 22, 2014 by Team Celebration
UNITED NATIONS, New York—Developing countries with large youth populations could see their economies soar, provided they invest heavily in young people’s education and health and protect their rights, according to The State of World Population 2014, published today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The potential economic gains would be realized through a “demographic dividend,” which can occur when a country’s working age population is larger than the population that is dependent … [Read more...]
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Using data to measure gender equality
November 3, 2014 by Team Celebration
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which set out principles and goals for achieving gender equality and empowering women, how far has the world come in realizing this vision and in improving the status of women around the world? To assess progress made in improving the lives of women and men, the production and use of relevant, accurate and timely gender statistics is critical. Recognizing the importance of appropriate data for designing … [Read more...]
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EMP, ‘the most significant danger’ the world faces today
October 25, 2014 by Team Celebration
Citizens of our world, as we struggle to rise above our human issues in life such as gender equality, violence against women, pay equity and the lot, our SUN is Taking Action to send a serious message to all participants on this planet. Take Heed and quickly! The greed and lust on this planet today is seemingly now attracting consequences of a magnitude that may be larger than all of us, collectively regardless of politics or race. Are you ready to CHANGE? SOLAR STORM 14 TIMES … [Read more...]
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Lillian’s Story: Abducted at 13 by LRA, Uganda
October 15, 2014 by Team Celebration
Lillian’s Story of Abduction Lillian was abducted by the LRA when she was only 13 years old. The year was 1998. She was living in Pajuele village in the Kitgum District of northern Uganda with her family. Many from her village had gathered to sleep together in a single house for fear of being abducted. She was lying with her parents on the crowded floor when she awoke from sleep and suddenly became aware that many soldiers were at the door. They kicked the door in and began ordering … [Read more...]
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International Day of Rural Women, OCT 15
October 15, 2014 by Team Celebration
15 October is the International Day of Rural Women! #Ruralwomen play a catalytic role in the achievement of transformational economic, environmental and social change. UN Women calls for action on the glaring inequality of women in the agricultural workforce and is developing programmes that empower rural women worldwide. Get stories and facts from our #Beijing20 package on women and poverty HERE. The last few years have seen historic achievements in reducing the number of people who … [Read more...]
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OCT 25, National Day of Unity – Australia
October 14, 2014 by Team Celebration
Muslim, Christian and Jewish faith leaders gathered together on Wednesday to collectively denouce Islamophobia, in response to growing reports of religious discrimination and violence against members of the Muslim community. The leaders declared a "National Day of Unity" on October 25, and announced the joining of their two separate initiatives - the National Open Mosque Day and the Walk Together event - which coincide on the day. "We're encouraging people to go and visit a mosque to … [Read more...]
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Empowering Adolescent Girls
October 11, 2014 by Team Celebration
"We must create a world where violence against women & girls is never tolerated" 2014 Theme: Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child+, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. In recognition of the importance of investing in and empowering girls during adolescence and preventing … [Read more...]
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Malala Yousafzai, #NobelPeacePrize 2014
October 10, 2014 by Team Celebration
LIVE STREAMING from the press conference with Malala Yousafzai, #NobelPeacePrize 2014. Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenage education campaigner shot on school bus in 2012 by a Taliban gunman, has won the 2014 Nobel peace prize. Malala won along with Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian children’s rights activist. The two were named winner of the £690,000 (8m kronor or $1.11m) prize by the chairman of the Nobel committee - Norway’s former prime minister Thorbjoern Jagland - on Friday … [Read more...]
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Girls’ Rights are Human Rights, Luncheon OCT 11 Toronto
October 9, 2014 by Team Celebration
Just two years ago, the UN declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child to raise awareness about all issues concerning gender inequality around the world. It’s a day when activist groups come together under the same goal to highlight, discuss, and take action to advance rights and opportunities for girls everywhere. October 11 is not just a day; it’s a movement. A worldwide revolution. We want ourselves, and girls everywhere, to be seen as equals, in the eyes of others … [Read more...]
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MAASAI YOUTH GROUP, KENYA – TALK TO US
October 5, 2014 by Team Celebration
Esipil Oorbarnot self help group as registered under the Ministry of Social services, is a group of youths and elderly women,seeking to improve the welfare of young women,young adults and young men in the Maa community which encompasses the Masai of Kenya,Samburu people,and Njemps. The group has been in existence since 2007 operating informally as Maa youth economic and livelihood empowerment program,until recently when it was officially registered in Kenya as a self help group. This has been … [Read more...]
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