As a UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Goodall makes it a priority each and every year to observe and celebrate the annual International Day of Peace on September 21. Dr. Goodall always helps us see how important it is that we strive to create a more peaceful world for all people, as well as the natural world which we share. With this year's theme, "Right of People's to Peace," Dr. Goodall wrote the following message. A Celebration of Women™, in Toronto, Canada is celebrating live on … [Read more...]
Don’t Need More Information ~ Need More Romantic Action
Remember when you first got together. Go waaay back... back when you were both were not afraid to be romantic and show your feelings. Remember when? The longer we are together, it seems that we begin to suffer from paralysis by analysis. It’s a condition that holds many of us back. Way back. We wish it were like it used to be but we are afraid to take the first step to genuinely show our affection to our partner. We analyze the situation and become paralyzed or reluctant to make the first … [Read more...]
Desmond Tutu’s daughter, 10 Tips for Peace
Mpho Tutu was careful to mention her mother several times when she was speaking on stage at Greenbelt festival in August, "I have a mother. Her name is Leah." This remark always brought forth laughter and cheers, but it is Mpho Tutu's father who most of us will be familiar with. Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a key part of the struggle against Apartheid. Denounced for 'bringing politics into the Church', repeatedly censored and arrested and suffering all the indignities and violence that … [Read more...]
UN Foundation, Elizabeth Gore
Can becoming an entrepreneur help a refugee live a better life? I recently had the opportunity to join the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) for a visit to the Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda, where I met seven incredible women entrepreneurs who have formed the Twitezimbere tailoring group. And through them, I learned the answer is yes. Despite the challenges they’ve faced, these women have been able to create and grow a business serving their neighbors in the eighth largest … [Read more...]
Realizing population/development commitments beyond 2014
Civil society, the UN system and other partners will join Governments at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday, 22 September, for the Special Session of the General Assembly on Population and Development. The Governments will gather at the highest political level to follow up on the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development, to assess the status of implementation of the Programme of Action and to renew political support for actions required for the full … [Read more...]
“OMGoddess I am SO. EXCITED!!!!”, Brenda MacIntyre
Brenda MacIntyre says: "OMGoddess I am SO. EXCITED!!!!" Just sat with my accountant and went over some figures and... my NET INCOME has increased by 555% in the last 5 years - purely from being fully 100% self-employed!!! 555 = major life change, according to Doreen Virtue, and that is no surprise to me. Something big for me is coming in the next few months and I and others have been sensing that. So awesome to see that confirmation in my money numbers!! Big huge GRATITUDE and LOVE for … [Read more...]
Nikki Clarke Show Live Taping, Toronto – Sept 24
Nikki Clarke Show Live Taping at the White Elephant in Toronto The Nikki Clarke Show is a talk show featuring celebrity interviews, discussion of hot topics and live musical performances. Whether you live in Toronto or just visiting, we want you to be part of our live audience! The Nikki Clarke Show will tape LIVE at The White Elephant (366 Queen Street East, Toronto) between 8-9 pm. The show is transforming lives, one story at a time. We have a diverse line-up of guests … [Read more...]
The Works of Mother Teresa, a dedication
Synopsis Baptized on August 27, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, Mother Teresa taught in India for 17 years before she experienced her 1946 "call within a call" to devote herself to caring for the sick and poor. Her order established a hospice; centers for the blind, aged, and disabled; and a leper colony. She was summoned to Rome in 1968, and in 1979 received the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. September 21, 2014, we are hosting our GLOBAL WOMEN’S PEACE SUMMIT 2014. This very … [Read more...]
Empowering Women to Succeed, Sept 18
Empowering Women to Succeed, a Live Event in the Toronto, GTA, Canada area. Sponsored by Constant Contact! Empowering Women to Succeed • Improve your business with new tools and resources • Build new valuable relationships and joint venture relationships • High level networking training sessions • When you think there is no light at the end of the tunnel….. You can have the career of your dreams and the family life you always desired. Register NOW and we will show you … [Read more...]
WORLD WOMEN WANT – 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 and indicators. As the 2015 … [Read more...]
TLG hosts HABITAT for HUMANITY Fundraiser, AUG 27 Toronto
Tamara L. Graham principle decorator of TLG INTERIORS and Team Leader of Women's Build for HABITAT is hosting this amazing event. Tamara and her Team invite YOU to JOIN US on AUGUST 27 Tamara is a young and successful entrepreneur who holds her certificate in Interior Decorating and is an avid believer in the Ancient practice of Feng Shui. She lives and works in the Toronto area while her network within the industry expands beyond that through the world of Social Media. TLG Interiors … [Read more...]