Here's your "QuoteAction" of the day: "The distance is nothing. It is only the first step that is difficult." Author, Marie de Vichy-Chamrond Your Action for today is: '.. to put in writing one action item to do regarding an idea you've wanted to accomplish. Have an Extraordinary Day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the Change that you want to see! [email protected] … [Read more...]
Sahel region needs women’s leadership, says UN-backed conference
April 11, 2013 by
April 2013 – Dozens of women from the Sahel have met with the United Nations envoy to the region and the world organization’s top official for women’s issues, at a conference to recommend ways to boost economic recovery, political stability and conflict prevention in the troubled African region. “Ultimately, the women of the Sahel will be instrumental in putting the region on a path to stability,” the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Sahel, Romano Prodi, told the Conference on … [Read more...]
Liberal Party of Canada: Their Worst Nightmare, Canada’s Best Hope
April 10, 2013 by
To watch my speech at the showcase on April 6th, click here. Off the cuff, from the heart, to the point, and full of surprises! At the showcase, I shared the lessons I have learned about life and leadership, what I brought to the table that was different from all the other candidates. I want for the future of my party and my country: I am a veteran, a mother, and a mediator. I'm a tough target. I have a passion for this country born from experience in more than … [Read more...]
London Committee of UK NC, UN Women – Annual General Meeting 2013
April 8, 2013 by
16 Apr 2013 Guest speaker: Marai Larasi MBE The London Committee of the UK National Committee for UN Women is delighted to invite London members and supporters to join us for our AGM to hear about our work during 2012, our plans for 2013 and how you can be involved. After the AGM we are pleased to welcome Marai Larasi MBE as our guest speaker. Marai is the Executive Director of Imkaan, a UK-based national second tier organization dedicated to challenging violence against black, minority … [Read more...]
“Women’s Voices” Project celebrated in South Sudan
April 6, 2013 by
UNESCO, in partnership with the South Sudan Women Empowerment Network (SSWEN) and a local radio station, carried out a capacity building training for women living in Guedele, a suburb located in South Sudan. The training was organized in the framework of the “Women’s Voices” project aimed at enabling women across the country’s ten states to talk about issues that are important for them, such as girls’ education and access to clean water. During the training, high illiteracy among women was … [Read more...]
Elsa, Avoiding A Knock-Down Drag-Out Fight!
April 6, 2013 by
Venus conjuncts Mars in Aries today. Couples who are prone to fight probably will. I personally think it's okay to clear the decks now and then, but I know others don't agree. I will say this is not the best time for a knock-down drag-out fight. The Moon is in Pisces conjunct Neptune and Chiron and people are sensitive! Consequently, tactics (Aries) to avoid (Pisces) conflict make sense. The easiest way to do this is to join forces with your partner against a common enemy, even if … [Read more...]
How Food Is Empowering Women In Afghanistan
April 2, 2013 by
How Food Is Empowering Women In Afghanistan A series of food assistance projects in northeastern Afghanistan are helping to teach women how to read and write as well as grow fresh vegetables they can sell on the local market. As an extra incentive to take part in the project, the women are provided food rations by WFP. WFP - VIDEO ARCHIVE … [Read more...]
