The World Humanitarian Summit was initiated by the UN Secretary General to improve global humanitarian action, and will culminate in Istanbul in 2016. There will be 10 consultation meetings around the world as well as an online platform to solicit input beginning in May 2014, and will culminate in May 2016 in Istanbul at the first-ever humanitarian summit of this scale and scope. The WHS is being managed by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Participants of … [Read more...]
8 Steps to Connect You to Your Feminine Divine
July 27, 2015 by
Women helped birth the world. Once, women were honoured as strong, beautiful, creative, sensual beings. In those ancient times, we humans were keenly attuned to the heartbeat of the planet. Life was lived on the edge. Our survival as a species depended on our ability to live in harmony with the world. The feminine aspect of life was necessary for our very survival, and the sacred feminine was honoured by ancient around the world as bringer of life, growth, decline, death and … [Read more...]
13th Summer Networking Bash, AUGUST 12
July 20, 2015 by
ATLANTIS, Ontario Place 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Toronto, ON M6K 3B9 1 - 5 pm: Camaraderie Collaboration Afternoon Workshops 4 - 9 pm: Business Networking Reception & Trade Show 9 - 10 pm: SALSA After Party Learn how to network and sell in a meaningful way while making amazing connections all night long! Be seen with maximum visibility in the Business Trade Show. Connect with the 1,000 attendees and show them what you've got. International speakers Jim Cathcart … [Read more...]
Empowering Women ~ World Peace, “Yes!”
July 17, 2015 by
Would the world be more peaceful if women were in charge? "A challenging new book by the Harvard University psychologist Steven Pinker says that the answer is “yes.” In The Better Angels of Our Nature, Pinker presents data showing that human violence, while still very much with us today, has been gradually declining. Moreover, he says, “over the long sweep of history, women have been and will be a pacifying force. Traditional war is a man’s game: tribal women never band together to … [Read more...]
The Facts About Violence Against Women
July 17, 2015 by
Is poverty a problem in a well-off country like Canada? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Especially for Women. Although Canada is a relatively wealthy country, about 1 in 10 Canadians are living on a low income, and 1.5 million of those living on a low income are women. As the infographic below shows, the incidence of poverty is even higher for particular groups of women. There are two main reasons women tend to be poorer than men: 1. They spend more time doing unpaid work … [Read more...]
English Quotient, Anila, B.A. Psychology, B ED,TESL
July 15, 2015 by
English Quotient can help you succeed in school and in your career by providing you with excellent coaching in English by qualified and experienced instructors, individual attention and top notch relevant academic and business services. Local students can attend classes or choose one on one coaching. International students can come to Toronto for classes ( we provide visa assistance and homestays ) or work with us online in a video conferencing format from their home or office with a level … [Read more...]
Dalai Lama celebrates 80th year!
July 6, 2015 by
Compassion is often regarded as having an emotional aspect to it, though when based on cerebral notions such as fairness, justice and interdependence, it may be considered rational in nature and its application understood as an activity based on sound judgment. There is also an aspect of compassion which regards a quantitative dimension, such that individual's compassion is often given a property of "depth," "vigour," or "passion." The etymology of "compassion" is Latin, meaning … [Read more...]
Independence Day in United States, July 4th celebrated!
July 3, 2015 by
Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. The True Meaning of Independence The Declaration stated unequivocally: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable … [Read more...]
