Entrepreneurs play a massive role in the country’s success, bringing with them new ideas and ways of business. What’s really exciting as of late is that minority women are in fact the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. Women are stepping out into the business world like never before and are truly a force to be reckoned with, as the numbers show. This means women are now bringing their ideas to fruition, securing financing on their own from banks and places such as … [Read more...]
Four Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Husband or Partner
November 2, 2016 by
For many women, this time of year is an important one when it comes to their relationships with those closest to them. In the run up to Christmas, many women are spending their time finding the perfect gifts, planning the festive season and ensuring that everything is going to be special and memorable for their families. But, gift selecting isn’t always easy, and a lot of women get stuck when it comes to purchasing the perfect Christmas gift for their husband. If you’re preparing for the festive … [Read more...]
Gender Trainers Webinar, NOV 3
November 1, 2016 by
Don't miss the UN Women Training Center Webinar on Professionalization of Gender Trainers! The growing popularity of training for gender equality is driving a rising demand for expert trainers. Since the 1995 Beijing Conference, ever greater numbers of “gender trainers” have delivered training for a range of actors – international organisations, governments, NGOs and businesses – to ensure that their programs and policies mainstream gender equality. Yet, there is little agreement about what … [Read more...]
Seven Sisters Wine Rises To Top Of Industry Out Of Poverty
October 31, 2016 by
Many people think wine is intimidating. Amateur sommeliers often speak at length about each aspect of the wine, from the look and color to the aroma to how the taste plays about the tongue. The entire wine experience can be prohibitively pretentious. That's why it is so exciting to see someone like Vivian Kleynhans dominate in the wine industry. Vivian recounts her early days entering the wine industry in 2003. She confides that she had absolutely no clue what she was doing or what she was … [Read more...]
The Top Ways to Travel and Study at the Same Time
October 29, 2016 by
For many young people, choosing between getting a degree or traveling as much as possible can be a tough decision. However, there’s no need to actually choose between the two. If you’re hoping to gain a college degree but want to do so whilst you see the world, you’ll be glad to hear that there are many different ways in which you can do this. We’ve listed some of the best ways in which you can get a college education whilst traveling as much as possible at the same time. Online … [Read more...]
5 New Female Designers to Look for this Fashion Week
October 24, 2016 by
The cutthroat competition in the fashion industry pushes new designers to be creative and innovative. Every designer dreams of getting support from the largest retailers in the world. It is almost impossible to beat legendary designers and leave a mark in the industry without support from them. In addition to attracting the attention of retailers, designers dream of participating in the major fashion weeks such as London fashion week. Fashion weeks are a great opportunity for new designers to … [Read more...]
The Top U.S. Cities for Girls’ Getaways
October 18, 2016 by
Every woman needs to go on a fun, relaxing girly vacation at least once in their lives. Whether you’re jetting off with sisters, your best friend, or a group of your best girlfriends, taking a girly break away allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life and catch up with some of your closest friends. Girls’ holidays are a great opportunity to party and let your hair down a little bit, get pampered, and make some awesome memories that you’ll never forget. If you’ve … [Read more...]
Virtual Dialogue: Gender Equality Panel – 24 Oct to 11 Nov, 2016
October 13, 2016 by
This Virtual Dialogue will take place online from 24 October to 11 November, 2016 within the UN Women Training Centre Gender Equality Community of Practice (CoP), aimeing to reflect on how trainers are currently trained, developed or "made"; what qualifications they should have; what criteria and credentials they should meet; what kinds of professional ethics and standards they should aspire to uphold; how this should be decided and by whom; and what the opportunities and limitations of such … [Read more...]
6th Global Forum on Gender Statistics – Helsinki, Finland, 24-26 October 2016
October 6, 2016 by
The Global Gender Statistics Programme is mandated by the United Nations Statistical Commission, implemented by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and coordinated by the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Gender Statistics IAEG-GS. The Programme encompasses: improving coherence among existing initiatives on gender statistics through international coordination developing and promoting methodological guidelines in existing domains as well as in emerging areas of gender … [Read more...]
