The History of the Engagement Ring Today’s media circus of seven-figure celebrity and royal weddings would have us believe that current generations have all but invented the pomp of the marriage ceremony, but in many ways we’re simply seeing a very glitzy reinvention of a very old wheel. Regarding the tradition of engagement rings, the use of circular bands as a symbol of commitment is almost as old as the institution of marriage itself. While there have been detours and variations - … [Read more...]
7 Million Girls in Poor Countries Give Birth Before 18
October 31, 2013 by
LONDON/UNITED NATIONS, New York — Motherhood in childhood is a huge global problem, especially in developing countries, where every year 7.3 million girls under 18 give birth, according to The State of World Population 2013 , released today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. Of these 7.3 million births, 2 million are to girls 14 or younger, who suffer the gravest long-term health and social consequences from pregnancy, including high rates of maternal death and obstetric fistula, … [Read more...]
London conference against child marriage – Nov 23 (UK)
October 31, 2013 by
Nigerian Women organize November London conference against child marriage NIGERIAN women in the UK have convened a special conference to debate the debilitating effects of child marriage among African children in response to recent moves by the Senate to approve underage wedlock. In July, the Nigerian senate approved a bill that would recognise child brides as adults and which would legalise marriages to minors. There has been an national and international outrage at the development with … [Read more...]
Top Women – Events – Careers International
October 30, 2013 by
Are you open to a great and unexpected career move? If you are a female graduate and have up to five years of experience in a leading company, then top players from all over the world are waiting to talk to you about their best jobs. The Summit If you are one of the 200 happy few to be invited* to attend the “Top Women Summit” in Brussels on 15 & 16 November 2013, you will have a chance to: meet up with blue-chip companies talk directly with their representatives to … [Read more...]
‘Not Just Another’ Health & Wellness EXPO – JAN 29
October 30, 2013 by
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Hungary – your gate to EU Citizenship, Lorre White
October 29, 2013 by
Hungary – your gate to EU Citizenship Tired of visas? Want to live in heart of Europe, surrounded with centuries of culture and heritage? Become resident of EU through participation in Investor Resident Bond Program in Hungary. First step is to registar with an authorized agent, buy €250,000 worth of 5 year maturity state backed bonds and become resident of Hungary and EU! Hungary can offer many advantages to those who wish to be its residents: Located in the heart of Europe, … [Read more...]
MOVEMBER CELEBRATION – Shayne Smith – NOV 28
October 29, 2013 by
Shayne Smith has spent most of the 24 years of his life proving people wrong. Those people range from doctors who didn't give him much of a chance to live after Mr. Smith contracted a form of meningitis at just four months old, to coaches who watched as it took four years for him to sink his first shot in wheelchair basketball, a sport he went on to star in for Canada at the national junior level. Through it all, even friends and family had doubts as he moved forward in life without both … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for Female Students Studying Abroad
October 29, 2013 by
While studying abroad can be a fantastic adventure, women should take extra precaution to avoid the dangers associated with foreign places. It might not be fair, but women often have to put up with more harassment abroad. While women shouldn't shy away from studying abroad, these 6 safety tips can help prevent crimes of all natures. 1. Learn some language: Whether you need to tell a guy in a bar that you already have a boyfriend or you need to ask a friendly stranger how to get from the train … [Read more...]
World Science Day Celebration UNESCO, Nov 10
October 28, 2013 by
WHAT IS THE WORLD SCIENCE DAY FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT ? Established by UNESCO in 2001, the WSDPD is celebrated on 10 November each year. The Day is an occasion to remind the UNESCO's mandate and commitment on science. The Global Multisciplinary e-Conference 2013 takes place from 10 until 12 November 2013. This event is dedicated to the UNESCO's World Science Day. World Science Day for Peace and Development Established by UNESCO in 2001, World Science Day for Peace and Development … [Read more...]
