London - At a conference on violence against women and girls in emergencies, a CARE International UK special report it has been revealed the tiny proportion of international aid that is directed towards projects that target gender violence and sexual exploitation of women in humanitarian crises. The report also shows the inadequacies of global efforts to track how effectively humanitarian projects address gender. (pdf Document - CLICK IMAGE) In 2010, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon set a … [Read more...]
UN WOMEN: Post-2015 Development Agenda and SDGs
November 15, 2013 by
Reminder @ UN WOMEN As the 2015 target date for reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) approaches, a wide range of activities are being undertaken by UN Member States, the UN system, civil society organizations, academia, research institutions and others on identifying the shape and priorities of a post-2015 development agenda. The MDGs encapsulate eight globally agreed concrete goals, with time-bound targets and indicators for measuring progress in the areas of: poverty … [Read more...]
Celebration House™ – Holiday Gift Show Dec 15
November 10, 2013 by
SHOP FOR A CA-- USE & Celebrate the Holidays !!! December 15, 2013 Come out and visit our Women's Education Centre - Raffles, Door Prizes & more!!! YOU are invited to Show Your Talents and sell Your Gifts at this FUN & CELEBRATED DAY. If you are interested in saving Your Spot at this Holiday Gift Show, please feel free to contact me anytime at : 647 393-2125 OR email us through our contact page here: www.acelebrationofwomen.org/contact . Please email … [Read more...]
70 Time Saving Secrets for Working Moms
November 6, 2013 by
Managing work, the home and family is no easy feat, and trying to find the perfect balance can feel next to impossible at times. Savvy working moms know that every minute counts, and any time they can save throughout the day adds up to more time they’re able to spend with the family. These 70 blogs have all the tips and tricks you need to maximize your time so you can spend more time with the people who matter most. Feeding the Family If you ever find yourself staring aimlessly into the … [Read more...]
NEW City of Joy Website Launches!
November 6, 2013 by
V-Day is proud to announce the launch of the new City of Joy website! "The opening of the City of Joy is the moment where women of the Congo turn their pain to power. Where they who have suffered so deeply, so invisibly will claim their rights, their bodies and their future. It will be a huge privilege and honor to be present at this momentous occasion," stated Eve Ensler, playwright and V-Day Founder. A revolutionary new community for women survivors of gender violence in Bukavu, … [Read more...]
Is this Tibet’s big chance?
November 6, 2013 by
Tibetans who refuse to fly the Chinese flag above their homes risk being beaten or shot in the latest attempt to break their spirits. But now is the best moment in ages to bring hope to Tibet's proud, but desperate people. China’s leaders are mounting an intense campaign to draw a veil over their rights abuses and persuade governments to vote them onto the UN Human Rights Council. So if enough of us shine a light on what’s going on in Tibet -- squashing an ancient religion, banning … [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...]
Ana Paula Trapped in a Russian Jail – closing in on 1 million!
October 21, 2013 by
Over 960,000 have signed in a few days and some countries are speaking out -- let's hit a million! Dear friends, Ana Paula and 29 of her Greenpeace crewmates are trapped in a Russian jail for trying to save the Arctic from oil drilling. But our community could set them free if we help Greenpeace build a massive global outcry targeting Russia’s biggest global partners. Let’s reach 1 million to free the Arctic 30 -- sign now by clicking below: Ana Paula … [Read more...]
