What are You doing for International Day of Peace? This year, 2013, the International Day of Peace is on a Saturday, September 21st, and special activities and celebrations will take place all across the world over the 2013 Peace Day Weekend, including festivals, concerts, a global Peace Wave with moments of silence at noon in every time zone, and much more. The International Day of Peace, a.k.a. "Peace Day" provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create … [Read more...]
A Solution for Syria – Take Action NOW!
Just weeks ago the kids in this image were gassed to death in their sleep. There is one peaceful way to stop these massacres - if Iran and the US sit down to talks and bring the warring parties to the table to get a ceasefire. For the first time the two Presidents are showing dialogue is possible. Let's tell them the world wants talks to start saving lives now! Sign the Petition NOW! Just weeks ago the kids in this image were gassed to death in their sleep, but it feels the world … [Read more...]
Ginger Katz Taking Action, The Courage to Speak® Foundation
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Ginger Katz A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman who truly understands the Power of Love ! Through the death of her own child, she reached for spiritual guidance and was lead onto a path, that today she calls her very own Purpose in Life. Through the drug overdose of her son, this Woman has now devoted her life to helping parents across North America to end the shame and stigma; and Speak Out! SECRETS Keep You SICK! Please join us in … [Read more...]
UN-Women Executive Board, 16 –18 September
The operational activities of UN-Women are governed by the Executive Board based on General Assembly resolution 64/289, paragraph 57(b), which stipulates that “the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Executive Board of the Entity shall constitute the multi-tiered intergovernmental governance structure for the operational activities and shall provide operational policy guidance to the Entity.” The Board also engages with the Executive Boards of other United Nations … [Read more...]
Women CEOs of the Fortune 1000 & 500, Catalyst.org
Our Vision Changing workplaces. Changing lives. Our Mission Expanding opportunities for women and business. Our Values Connect, Engage, Inspire, Impact Catalyst Canada Honours Celebrating Champions of Women in Canadian Business This is a list of women who currently hold CEO positions at companies that rank on the 2013 Fortune1000 lists. Women currently hold 4.2 percent of Fortune 500 CEO positions and 4.6 percent of Fortune1000 CEO positions. Leadership at the … [Read more...]
Celebration House™ Partnership – We Need Your Help, Women!
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to share with the Women of our World just 'one' of our application letters that arrive to our mail. We are preparing for our global launch of safe houses and educational units within our Alumni of WOMEN of ACTION™, and their territories. Many of the targeted areas we are working to help are outside the reach of present day zones being assisted. BELOW is one story: For me, the most important way I learn is traveling to rural areas and listening … [Read more...]
Project Arts & Soul (Crowd Funding), Leah Young in LasVegas
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
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...]