One of the main outcomes of the Rio+20 Conference was the agreement by member States to launch a process to develop a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will build upon the Millennium Development Goals and converge with the post 2015 development agenda (click here for information on different work streams). It was decided establish an "inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process open to all stakeholders, with a view to developing global sustainable development … [Read more...]
MDG moving forward to SDG, POST 2015
October 4, 2014 by Team Celebration
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Celebrating $600 Million funding for Girl’s Global Education
September 24, 2014 by Team Celebration
Clinton and former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced $600 million in private and public funding for global education Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses the audience during the Opening Plenary Session: Re-imagining Impact for the Clinton Global Initiative on September 22, 2014 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York City. Michael Loccisano—Getty Images On Wednesday morning, Hillary Clinton and Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard … [Read more...]
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Celebrating International Day of the Girl, OCT 11
September 24, 2014 by Team Celebration
What do people do? The International Day of the Girl Child gives people and organizations the opportunity to raise public awareness of the different types of discrimination and abuse that many girls around the world suffer from. On this day, many community and political leaders talk to the public about the importance of girls’ right to equal education and their fundamental freedoms. Various events are held to showcase the work that people are doing to empower girls through active support and … [Read more...]
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A Celebration of Ruby Bridges!
September 9, 2014 by Team Celebration
Happy 60th birthday to Ruby Bridges! As a six-year-old, Ruby Bridges famously became the first African American child to desegregate an all-white elementary school in the South. When the 1st grader walked to William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960 surrounded by a team of U.S. Marshals, she was met by a vicious mob shouting and throwing objects at her. One of the federal marshals, Charles Burks, who served on her escort team, recalls Bridges' courage in … [Read more...]
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The word it out, rumors are true: “I am a Feminist!”, Laci Green
September 5, 2014 by Team Celebration
51 Pretty Shocking Facts That Make Things Harder For Every Woman You Have Ever Met, Laci Green According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, feminism is "the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities." That's it. That's all it is. Some of you might be saying to yourselves, "But don't feminists want to destroy us all and hate men and eat babies and stuff?" To which I respond: I think you are confusing feminism with Dr. Evil. They aren't really the same. So … [Read more...]
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UN Women’s Beijing+20, 3 L’s of Women’s Empowerment
September 2, 2014 by Team Celebration
A former French minister for various economic portfolios – including finance and employment, agriculture and fisheries, and trade – Christine Lagarde was the first woman to become finance minister of a G8 economy and is the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She calls for opening the door to women’s 'learning, labour and leadership' in the economy. The 21st century poses many challenges that require new ways of thinking, none more important than the economic role … [Read more...]
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Take Action against Bolivia’s Child Labor Law, sign here!
August 11, 2014 by Team Celebration
Bolivia's new law allowing child labour at 10 breaches international conventions - UNICEF The law, which came into effect earlier this month, allows 10-year-olds to work as long as they attend school, are under parental supervision and are self-employed. Two exceptions in the law caused particular concern, said Joost Kooijmans, UNICEF’s senior advisor on child labour. “The exception for children to work at 10 years for self-employment is not possible under ILO (International Labour … [Read more...]
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Women as Peace Keepers, needed to close Gap of Violence
August 10, 2014 by Team Celebration
Violence against women (VAW) is the most widespread and persistent violation of human rights. According to a 2013 study from the World Health Organization (WHO), at least one in three women worldwide (35 per cent) will experience physical and/or sexual violence during their lifetime, usually at the hands of someone they know. This means more than one billion women worldwide are affected by VAW. At least one in three women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence in their … [Read more...]
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Every Girl Should Count, 230 million – no birth certificates
August 7, 2014 by Team Celebration
Millions of girls in countries around the world do not have a birth certificate, which can prevent them from going to school, seeing a doctor, and getting a job. In fact, nearly 230 million children under age 5 have never been registered. Numbers count; so should girls. The Girls Count Act, introduced in the U.S. Senate in July and in the U.S. House of Representatives last October, supports programs in developing countries that improve birth registration. It also promotes policies that prevent … [Read more...]
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Ethiopia, Supporting Young Entrepreneurs !
August 5, 2014 by Team Celebration
THESE UNIVERSITY LECTURERS WILL GO ON TO BECOME LOCAL TRAINERS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADVISORS AFTER COMPLETING AN INTENSIVE 'SIX-DAY' ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING COURSE SUPPORTED BY UNDP. PHOTO: UNDP/ETHIOPIA Aynalem Ayele is a young woman brimming with confidence. “Ayni’s Design,” her small jewelry and clothing design shop in the heart of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, offers creative designs of leather products, incorporating cultural motifs and items into everyday products for … [Read more...]
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International Youth Day, celebrated Aug 12
August 1, 2014 by Team Celebration
International Youth Day will be taking place on 12 August 2014. It will bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. This year, the theme will be “Youth and Mental Health” under the slogan ‘Mental Health Matters’. Youth with mental health conditions can often experience stigma and discrimination, which in turn can lead to exclusion and/or discourage people from seeking help for fear of being … [Read more...]
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Beijing+20, Focus this Month: The Girl Child
July 31, 2014 by Team Celebration
As part of UN Women's Beijing+20 Campaign, this month's focus is on the Girl Child. Below is a preview of our latest line-up. As always, the content is available in Spanish and French. In Focus: The Girl Child This month we focus on the needs of the girl child in terms of physical protection, discrimination in all forms and the struggles being faced by girls today. They go to school, help with housework, work in factories, make friends, care for elder and younger family members and … [Read more...]
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USA: Girls Count Act
July 18, 2014 by Team Celebration
Girl Up is an innovative campaign of the United Nations Foundation. We give American girls the opportunity to become global leaders and channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for United Nations programs that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. Girl Up envisions a world where all girls, no matter where they live, have the opportunity to become educated, healthy, safe, counted and positioned to be the next generation of leaders. There are … [Read more...]
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Engage the Millennial Workforce
July 2, 2014 by Team Celebration
The best way to engage with YOUTH is through any forum that will reach for their hearts. When working with youth, one must use whatever methods available to engage with them, always asking their opinions, allowing them to make a solid contribution to the 'team'. Surveys, questionnaires, etc. via their mobiles apps can be one way to achieve the answers you are seeking. Youth have a “can-do” attitude about tasks at work and look for feedback about how they are doing frequently – even daily … [Read more...]
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Don Mardak’s Message, Mysticism and Philosophy
June 18, 2014 by Team Celebration
Don Mardak’s writings and philosophy are based upon the Bible — specifically the Gospel of John and the Letters of Paul—along with the writings of numerous past teachers of spiritual wisdom. Applying those principles in his daily life, and spending many years in the silence of meditation, Mr. Mardak has received additional spiritual insights, which are included in his books and on these pages. Because there is only one basic Truth—which reveals the infinite nature of God and the eternal bond … [Read more...]
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