According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “in·tu·i·tion (noun)ˌ is a natural ability or power that makes it possible to know something without any proof or evidence: a feeling that guides a person to act a certain way without fully understanding why; something that is known or understood without proof or evidence.” This is an incredible ability we have all been gifted with. We all have this within us, it’s the real you, it’s your soul consciousness, the true authentic you. But … [Read more...]
International Day to End Violence against Women, NOV 25
November 24, 2014 by
25 November, International Day to End Violence against Women! It's time to fulfil the promise to end violence against women ... UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka calls for action to end violence against women: "Women are beaten in their homes, harassed on the streets, bullied on the internet. Globally, 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence at some point in her life. In some conflict situations, it may be more dangerous to be a girl or a woman than … [Read more...]
OP-ED: True Gender Equality for Both Women and Men
November 22, 2014 by
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 2014 (IPS) - Numerous international and national efforts have focused on gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations, for example, has convened four world conferences on women - Beijing in 1995, Nairobi in 1985, Copenhagen in 1980 and Mexico City in 1975 - and Member States have adopted various international agreements, such as the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against … [Read more...]
Child Rights for 25 years, ‘better or worse’ today?
November 22, 2014 by
Kurdish refugee children from the Syrian town of Kobani in a makeshift classroom at a refugee camp in the border town of Suruc on November 18, 2014. OSMAN ORSAL/REUTERS Twenty-five years since the United Nations ratified its Convention on the Rights of the Child, have the lives of the world’s children improved? A new report tried to answer that question and found some gains among ongoing and long-standing challenges. Examining the quality of life for children in 190 countries, the report … [Read more...]
Pamela Jeffery – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 19, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian woman leader, one that is being celebrated for her dedication to changing the lives of women and girls. With the support of the Harper government, founded the creation of an advisory council to promote the participation of women on public and private corporate boards. She says of her own creation, 'Here at WXN, we inspire smart women to lead. It’s more than a tagline; it’s our contribution to making a … [Read more...]
Women Living BIG ~ A Day of Empowerment Event, NOV 21
November 18, 2014 by
Only Women ready to dream big, play big, and live even BIGGER! Are you living BIG? I mean, really living big? GUEST SPEAKERS: MARISSA McTASNEY (Moxie Trades, Dragon's Den) JENNIFER ETTINGER (Fit Your Style, TV Host/Reporter) JOSEPHINE AUCIELLO, Feminine Body Wisdom!) Far too many capable, talented women shy away from their true brilliance. They have big hopes, big goals, big dreams… and yet they aren’t manifesting these ideas into action. Why? They’re waiting. Waiting … [Read more...]
WeMENsdays! “where Women meet Men halfway”, NOV 19
November 15, 2014 by
WeMENsdays! Night - 'where Women meet Men halfway' - NOV 19 RESERVE YOUR SEAT ONLINE & SAVE: www.wewednesdays.com NOVEMBER is a Busy Month, as Momentum Builds for the year end. It truly is very exciting to watch so much energy exchange, events succeed and evolution Take Action! Jumping right into this amazing energy flow, WEWomen have decided to launch our Once a Month Night for MEN. Yes, ladies, WE said Men! NOV*EMBER 19 has a Two-fold Blessing of a Night as we use this event to … [Read more...]
GLOBAL Meditation, in Support of The Yazidi People, NOV 15
November 15, 2014 by
The Yazidi People An Ancient Culture on the Move Art of Living and The Association of Human Values reached out to UNIFY yesterday to support a global meditation and action campaign led by Sri Sri Ravishankar. The campaign is focused on the Yazidi People who are going through a massive transition as ISIS threatens their complete extinction. Can enough of us come together as a spiritual force to meditate, create awareness, and take action to support of the Yazidi People? Sri Sri … [Read more...]
How Safe Are Your Children from Human Trafficking?
November 13, 2014 by
Warning: This post is one of the most important we’ve ever featured, but it isn’t the easiest to read. Anti-human trafficking advocate, Deirdre Flynn, interviewed Holly Smith, a survivor and author, about her experience as a victim of the sex industry. The story is below. Envy is often what makes our children vulnerable to predators. Pimps and slavers promote discontent. They fill immature minds with dreams of the exciting and glamorous life others are living. A life that has been out of … [Read more...]
