Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him." Writer, Leo Aikman Your Action for today is: ' to notice what you say about others. ' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, Suite 310 San Diego, CA … [Read more...]
Project Arts & Soul (Crowd Funding), Leah Young in LasVegas
August 7, 2013 by
Greetings! Most of you know that the arts are extremely important to me. Music, writing, dancing and now painting color my life with passion and joy. I am writing to you because on Wednesday August 7, 2013 (yes, today), I am embarking on a 45 day journey to the opening of a community arts center here in Las Vegas. Project Arts & Soul 2013 from Leah Young on Vimeo. Learn more about Project Arts & Soul here or here. As usual, I have a BIG Vision and you can participate in … [Read more...]
2013 Theme: THE GENDER AGENDA: GAINING MOMENTUM
August 7, 2013 by
What are YOU doing this coming year for INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY? Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more. Many global corporations have … [Read more...]
Less than 1,000 Days to achieve the MDGs – Take Action!
August 4, 2013 by
With 1,000 Days to achieve the MDGs, efforts have to accelerate action and scale up what works – with contributions from Governments, the international community, civil society and the private sector. Focusing on reducing inequalities on many fronts – such as improving food security, maternal health, water and sanitation, rural development, environmental sustainability and responses to climate change – is critical at this juncture. Evidence shows that Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment … [Read more...]
ACOW: the “Three sh-E’s: Equality, Education and Empowerment”
August 3, 2013 by
Yay! Together we cheer for A Celebration of Women™! Heya Heya come join us with a celebration, a celebration of woman! She's a creator, she's a nourish-er, she’s a woman you gotta celebrate her! Our mission is of equality amongst all women! We celebrate 'she' heroes, their vision and their mission! You gotta join us cuz we are here for a celebration, aha CELEBRATION!! Around the whole wide world are seen women taking charge of their lives, collaborating and working towards women rights … [Read more...]
Irene Becker, 10 Practical Ways To Build Essential Success Skills
August 1, 2013 by
Ten Practical Ways To Build Essential Success Skills At The Speed Of Change (Including 18 Bonus Links-Practical Tips, 3 Videos & More) © Irene Becker, Just Coach It-The 3Q Edge™ | (IQ-EQ-SQ) Reach-Resonance-Results 3Q Leadership™ Blog- 27,000+ Social Media Followers & Growing! Success at the speed of change means embracing a mind-set and skill-set that can help YOU play to strengths, AND -- USE changes, challenges, stressors, even failures to ideate, communicate, collaborate, … [Read more...]
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African Women
August 1, 2013 by
Fair trade brings decent profits to millions to African Women Women packing soap made from shea butter at a processing unit run by the Nununa Federation of Shea Producers in Burkina Faso. Photo: Roel Burgler/Hollandse Hoogte/Redux In a fancy Manhattan hotel in New York, women in colorful traditional African gowns make their way to one of the conference rooms. Their outfits provide a fascinating contrast to the grey and black business suits surrounding them. The crowd is diverse, but is … [Read more...]
UN WOMEN: EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE, Closing Date: Friday, 09 Aug. 2013
July 30, 2013 by
Closing Date: Friday, 09 August 2013 UN WOMEN: EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE Location: New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA United Nations Development Programme 304 East 45th Street New York Application Deadline: 09-Aug-13 Type of Contract: FTA Local Post Level: GS-6 Languages Required: All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment. Internally advertised General Service (GS) fixed-term appointment (FTA) positions located in Headquarters are open to GS staff members … [Read more...]
