A Special Message from the World’s Ugliest Woman! In a time when beauty is defined by supermodels, success is defined by wealth, and fame is deified by how many followers you have on social media, Lizzie Velasquez asks the question how do you define yourself? Once labeled, "The Worlds Ugliest Woman," Lizzie decided to turn things around and create her own definitions of what she defines as beauty and happiness. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, … [Read more...]
National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) Jan 19/25
January 11, 2014 by
National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) has been observed for more than 30 years. It is one of the longest running and most important events in Canada’s ongoing public health education efforts. Established in 1977 by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (CCTC), its goals are: to educate Canadians about the dangers of smoking; to prevent people who do not smoke from beginning to smoke and becoming addicted to tobacco; to help people quit smoking; to promote the right of individuals to … [Read more...]
Forced to marry her rapist — days until the big vote
January 10, 2014 by
16 year-old Amina Filali, raped, beaten and forced to wed her rapist, killed herself — the only way she saw to escape the trap set for her by her rapist and Moroccan law. We’ve joined Moroccan activists, campaigning for years to repeal this provision, and now victory is within reach. This week, one last vote could make it happen. Article 475 in Morocco’s penal code allows a rapist to avoid prosecution and a long prison sentence by marrying his victim if she is a minor. It’s any rape … [Read more...]
Celebration House™ IWD 2014: “Women Empowering Women”
January 7, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ OUR Theme 2014 "Women Empowering Women" INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2014 GALA DINNER TICKETS HERE - MARCH 8, 2014 Celebration House™ ... planning full week-end (March 7/8/9, 2014 of Education, Empowerment and Energy) "Women Empowering Women" International Women's Day 2014 Theme: INSPIRING CHANGE Women's equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women's Day celebrates the social, political and economic … [Read more...]
THE YEAR OF THE WOOD HORSE 2014
January 6, 2014 by
OFF TO THE RACES The new Moon on January 30 at 11:20 pm PST (but listed as January 31 in many calendars) begins the year of the Wood Horse. Chinese New Year is a spring festival that begins on the second new Moon after Winter Solstice, with the Sun and Moon in Aquarius. This new Moon also starts the month of the Fire Tiger making energy very strong and lively as Horse year begins, a clear departure from the slower energy of the previous Water Snake year 2013. The Wood Horse year is a time … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays from the Campaign
December 23, 2013 by
A campaign is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. Thank you for running this one with me. Sending you warm wishes over the holidays! Exciting events in 2014! Love, peace and victory… Marianne … [Read more...]
Somalia: Don’t Jail Women for Getting Raped
December 18, 2013 by
Somalia's treatment of rape is unacceptable and must be changed. Sign the petition and urge the Somali government to pursue true justice-no matter who the accusers or the accused are. Target: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Goal: Stop the imprisonment of rape survivors and the journalists who report their stories in Somalia Rape is a touchy subject all over the world, and rape victims are unfortunately often subject to suspicion, skepticism, and blame. Somalia, however, has … [Read more...]
“Women in the Workplace” – JOB FAIR: EXPO for WOMEN – JAN 30/31
December 17, 2013 by
“Women in the Workplace” – JOB FAIR: EXPO for WOMEN - JAN 30/31 ABOUT HOST ORGANIZATION: A Celebration of Women™ is the first and only global advocacy organization where Women Leaders are being ‘celebrated’ for spearheading positive philanthropic action collectively on one central stage, the world hub. A global transformation of the women’s movement has begun; and we are on track celebrating each step made closer to gender equality through our global central platform we affectionately … [Read more...]
