International Day of Peace The International Day of Peace, commemorated each year on 21 of September, is an occasion to salute those around the world working to provide security and strive toward peace in some of the world’s most volatile and dangerous environments. In the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), the Bangladeshi contingent is composed entirely of women. Leading by example, more than 100 women contribute to restoring peace and security in the Caribbean … [Read more...]
Jarkyn, a Role Model for Many Rural Women
September 21, 2012 by
Jarkyn, a Role Model for Many Rural Women When you see energetic and self-confident Jarkyn Smanalieva rushing from one house to the other calling women for a community meeting in the small mountainous village of Madaniyat east of Bishkek, you would never guess that only three years ago she was an exhausted mother of four. When you see energetic and self-confident Jarkyn Smanalieva rushing from one house to the other calling women for a community meeting in the small mountainous … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates Grand Opening of McQ Flagship Store, London
September 21, 2012 by
Here’s the first look inside the new McQ Flagship Store in London. The new store concept was conceived by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen and realised together with David Collins Studio. “We wanted to create a story and a home for McQ and the flagship on Dover Street is an extension of this world. The store will offer special catwalk pieces alongside ready-to-wear collections in a rich and immersive McQ environment.” – Sarah Burton. “We looked at fetish. We wanted the home of … [Read more...]
World Pulse, Ending Violence Against Women Campaign Update
September 20, 2012 by
The Power of Your Stories "While there is breath in this body I will speak the truth." Aoife | Ireland It has been two weeks since we announced our Ending Violence Against Women Digital Action Campaign, and we have already received over 240 community submissions from all over the world. From a witness to the horrors of acid violence in Bangladesh, to a South African man determined to redefine masculinity and address the root causes of violence, to a journalist grappling … [Read more...]
Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls must be punished
September 19, 2012 by
September 2012 – Violence against women and girls and the indiscriminate extraction of natural resources are among the most pressing issues that indigenous peoples face today, a United Nations human rights expert said today. “A recurring issue that has come to my attention in various contexts is that of violence against indigenous women and girls,” said the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, in his statement to the UN Human Rights Council in … [Read more...]
Lynette Palmen, WN Australia – HOT OFF the Press !!!
September 17, 2012 by
It's hot off the press and in a few days WNA Members will be receiving their copy of the Spring issue of 'Working Women'. You know - I always struggle with editing and layout decisions and complain throughout the entire publishing process, but nothing feels as satisfying as when that truck pulls up outside the office to dump a fresh edition of our fabulous glossy magazine. We've been publishing the magazine for over 19 years, but to this day I am still like a child when it arrives, … [Read more...]
Black Girls Ignite Africa – Award Dinner & 2 Day Workshop – Sept 29/30th
September 7, 2012 by
BLACK GIRLS IGNITE Africa! Inc. is dedicated to the empowerment, encouragement, celebration and healthy development of young and older African women and girls. We are also dedicated to empowering and honouring exceptional girls and women around Africa who stand as inspirational and positive role models; also empowering women across the globe, BLACK GIRLS IGNITE Africa! September 29th-30th 2012 Location: Avenue Banquet 1600 Steeles Avenue WEst Concord, On … [Read more...]
International treaty on domestic workers’ rights – UN
September 6, 2012 by
International treaty on domestic workers’ rights September 2012 – A United Nations treaty which provides a set of international standards to improve the lives of millions of domestic workers worldwide has now been ratified by a second Member State, the Philippines, allowing it to come into force next year, the world body announced today. A domestic worker in India at the early stages of preparing rice for consumption. She will be paid 100 rupees after drying 80 kilograms of rice … [Read more...]
The Lancet and Women Deliver – Call for Papers {Dec 14 deadline}
September 6, 2012 by
The Lancet and Women Deliver announce Call for Papers 06 SEPTEMBER 2012 - In light of the upcoming conference in 2013, Women Deliver and The Lancet have issued a call for submissions from research groups working on reproductive, maternal, and newborn health globally. Submissions should address the themes of the upcoming conference: investment in women, meeting women’s need for contraception, and the new architecture for the development goals and the effect on reproductive … [Read more...]
