Women's History Month – October 2013 In 1992, October was proclaimed Women's History Month to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women throughout Canadian history. October was chosen to coincide with anniversary of the Persons Case, which On October 18, 1929 – through the courage and determination of theFamous Five, the five Canadian women who launched the case – established once and for all that women were "persons" when the Privy Council overturned … [Read more...]
Calling all Nations ~ A Celebration of Water and Belonging OCT 12
October 8, 2013 by
Saturday October 12, 2013 Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California Please join Grandmother Agnes Baker-Pilgrim and Grandmother Mona Polacca of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers Nothern River Bear Drummers Turtle Women Rising Round Valley Feather Dancers Ras Keen, Africa Jyoti, Spiritual Director of the Center For Sacred Studies Chief Golden Light Eagle Cynthia Daniels Pomo Opening Prayer Members of Watersongline Council Sonoma County … [Read more...]
DORIS PARRENO – OCT 29, “WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP”
October 8, 2013 by
SPECIAL NOTE FROM DORIS: "My name is Doris Parreno and I am realtor, investor and investor agent. I have training from the Mike Ferry, Tom Ferry, Matthew Ferry, Richard Robbins, Chris Leader, Kyosaki organization, Trump organization, Marcus Group and the top real estate sales trainer in the US. I have been an investor for over 25 yrs and selling for 12 yrs. After two decades of investigation, experiences, and creating street tested formulas, I have perfected the methodology behind my … [Read more...]
Women’s participation in Afghanistan elections 2013
October 8, 2013 by
Envoy affirms UN support for women's participation in Afghanistan elections The United Nations will support efforts to ensure women's involvement in next year's elections in Afghanistan, the top UN official in the country told women activists in the capital, Kabul, on Wednesday. Ján Kubiš, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), was speaking during an annual event related to a landmark Security Council Resolution on women's participation in the political process in … [Read more...]
END VIOLENCE: ‘A Promise is a Promise is a Promise’
October 8, 2013 by
Lets End Violence Against Women The main roles of UN Women are: To support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, in their formulation of policies, global standards and norms. To help Member States to implement these standards, standing ready to provide suitable technical and financial support to those countries that request it, and to forge effective partnerships with civil society. To hold the UN system accountable for its own commitments on gender … [Read more...]
Spina Bifida Awareness Month 2013 is celebrated in October!
October 7, 2013 by
Spina Bifida Awareness Month 2013 is October. Spina bifida occurs when there is a fault in the development of a person’s spine spine (and spinal cord). This fault leaves a gap in their spine. Of course this means that there is a problem with the brain communicating with the rest of the body because the brain uses the spinal cord as the connection. Spina bifida is a fault in the development of the spine and spinal cord which leaves a gap in the spine. The spinal cord connects all parts … [Read more...]
Cyber Security Awareness Month – “Take Control”, October 2013
October 7, 2013 by
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) invites you to learn how to protect your digital life during National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, using software like secure browser extensions. Cyber predators are smart, creative and dangerous. They surf the Web often in disguise, forever changing their strategies and tactics to attack and steal your account name and password, money, intellectual property, data and your identity to protect from them you will need help from a company … [Read more...]
Fran Drescher – WOMAN of ACTION™
October 6, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this amazing woman, one that has made a life of extracting the positive from any situation, to the degree that she describes herself as: "My whole life has been about changing negatives into positives." She is a leader in her community devoting much of her time raising the awareness of cancer that the need to find a cure. WOMAN of ACTION™ Fran … [Read more...]
Nicole Kidman honored for Advocacy on Women’s Rights!
October 6, 2013 by
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman honoured for advocacy on women’s rights UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman was awarded today by Variety magazine for her engagement to advance women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment. The Academy Award winner received the honour at Variety’s 5th Power of Women luncheon in Beverly Hills, which aims at “shining a spotlight on the high-profile women in Hollywood who have used their platforms to make a difference”. “The honourees we … [Read more...]
25 Breast Cancer Myths Busted
October 5, 2013 by
Know the difference between breast cancer facts and fiction? You have probably seen and heard a lot about breast cancer during the past few weeks as this month of October is Beast Cancer Awareness Month, but as we approach the end of this year's breast cancer awareness month this is a good time to ask how much of the information you encountered is actually true. See if you know which of the following statements are true and which are false... Here's the real deal on risks, symptoms, … [Read more...]
Midlife Challenging? – JOIN FR*EE TeleClass of Transformation
October 5, 2013 by
You’re a powerful woman! Are you a woman in Midlife feeling fear and overwhelm? I imagine you’re committed to make the 2nd half of your life your best ever. But you keep reading the same self-help books over and over again and don’t seem to be moving forward. If you feel like you are stuck in fear and low-self esteem, you’ll want to join me for my upcoming complimentary Tele-class: “3 Secrets to Transform Your Midlife Crisis into Midlife BLISS!™ Get your free pass now I’m … [Read more...]
