A group of organizations have launched a campaign against a move by UN Women, a United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, to decriminalize pimping, buying sex and brothel-keeping. "Such a move will fuel huge sex-trafficking as those who buy and sell women will get off scot free," Ruchira Gupta of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, an anti-sex trafficking NGO, told reporters here today. Apne Aap was founded by twenty-two women from Mumbai’s red light … [Read more...]
“Catapult Your Career Success Summit” – JAN 21/31, 2014 (FREE)
January 16, 2014 by
Dear Coaches, I’ve got exciting news to share with you… that you can also share with your clients... On January 21st, 2014, I along with 18 other highly-sought-after guest speakers and career experts are revealing our best strategies and tactics for career success in a 100% FREE Virtual Tele-Summit! “2014 Catapult Your Career Success Summit” – Career Strategies And Tactics For Executives, Managers And Leaders Who Desire To Make A Bigger Impact, Accomplish More In Less Time And … [Read more...]
Human Trafficking Awareness
January 15, 2014 by
In support of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is providing resources for mental health professionals, law enforcement personnel, health care professionals, and survivors on how to recognize signs of trafficking and provide services for human trafficking survivors. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where traffickers profit from the control and exploitation of others. As defined under US federal law, victims of human … [Read more...]
Celebration House™: MEDITATION & WOMEN – JAN 27
January 15, 2014 by
MEDITATION & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT - JAN 27 ADVANCE REGISTRATION A MUST FOR ENTRY TO CLASS - RSVP TODAY MEDITATION & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT is a community-wide initiative aimed at empowering women in the Peel Region to do more by recharging through meditation. MEDITATION & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT is aimed to create a stress free and violence-free environment for women who look forward to empowering themselves. MEDITATION AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT The main objective of this workshop … [Read more...]
National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) Jan 19/25
January 11, 2014 by
National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) has been observed for more than 30 years. It is one of the longest running and most important events in Canada’s ongoing public health education efforts. Established in 1977 by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (CCTC), its goals are: to educate Canadians about the dangers of smoking; to prevent people who do not smoke from beginning to smoke and becoming addicted to tobacco; to help people quit smoking; to promote the right of individuals to … [Read more...]
Forced to marry her rapist — days until the big vote
January 10, 2014 by
16 year-old Amina Filali, raped, beaten and forced to wed her rapist, killed herself — the only way she saw to escape the trap set for her by her rapist and Moroccan law. We’ve joined Moroccan activists, campaigning for years to repeal this provision, and now victory is within reach. This week, one last vote could make it happen. Article 475 in Morocco’s penal code allows a rapist to avoid prosecution and a long prison sentence by marrying his victim if she is a minor. It’s any rape … [Read more...]
Celebration House™ IWD 2014: “Women Empowering Women”
January 7, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ OUR Theme 2014 "Women Empowering Women" INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2014 GALA DINNER TICKETS HERE - MARCH 8, 2014 Celebration House™ ... planning full week-end (March 7/8/9, 2014 of Education, Empowerment and Energy) "Women Empowering Women" International Women's Day 2014 Theme: INSPIRING CHANGE Women's equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women's Day celebrates the social, political and economic … [Read more...]
THE YEAR OF THE WOOD HORSE 2014
January 6, 2014 by
OFF TO THE RACES The new Moon on January 30 at 11:20 pm PST (but listed as January 31 in many calendars) begins the year of the Wood Horse. Chinese New Year is a spring festival that begins on the second new Moon after Winter Solstice, with the Sun and Moon in Aquarius. This new Moon also starts the month of the Fire Tiger making energy very strong and lively as Horse year begins, a clear departure from the slower energy of the previous Water Snake year 2013. The Wood Horse year is a time … [Read more...]
