In 2015, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women will undertake a third global review of progress (Beijing+20) made in the implementation of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted at the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Beijing+20 offers an opportunity for stakeholders to mobilize and partner for renewed political commitment and action for gender equality and women's and girls' empowerment. This month, UN Women kick-started a global … [Read more...]
Parents Fight for 200 Daughters, Nigeria
May 7, 2014 by
Girls in CARE program, Guzha Primary School, Zimbabwe. © Josh Estey/CARE Parents Fight For Missing Daughters It's been three weeks since more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria were abducted from their dorm rooms at night – and have yet to be rescued. Hundreds of mothers and fathers are taking to the streets, demanding the return of their missing girls. It's heart-breaking to imagine how they must feel, not knowing if they will ever see their daughters again. It's even more … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day TCP
May 6, 2014 by
Happy Mother's Day our Dear beautiful Mother, Courtney Leigh Hewitt. We miss you, we love you, we feel your presence everywhere and today, although we can't embrace you, smell your perfume, we know you are always and forever here with us! What we are able to shower you with today are all the beautiful proclamations and awards given in your honor! Even after your death, your voice is synonymous and radiates around the world as people learn what a loving, caring and compassionate mother you … [Read more...]
“I feel HEARD on World Pulse” Lydia of the Philippines
May 3, 2014 by
World Pulse exists because of the financial support of the women and men of our global network, including Lydia who gives $1 every month. Will you join with Lydia and begin your own monthly contributions right now? One click from a partner website introduced Lydia to World Pulse, and with many subsequent clicks she felt heard and encouraged by our online community. She even connected with US researchers who sought her expertise using the Internet for change: “I was able to contribute to … [Read more...]
Women’s World Banking – JOBS
April 25, 2014 by
In order for more low-income women to have access to financial products than ever before, Women’s World Banking works closely with its global network of 39 leading micro finance institutions from 28 countries to create new credit, savings, and insurance products specifically designed for the unique needs of women. Of our network members is committed to serving women as clients, innovators and leaders. Women’s World Banking has found new ways to help women build financial safety nets, by … [Read more...]
Armenian Genocide – remembered April 24
April 24, 2014 by
The Armenian Genocide (Armenian: Հայոց Ցեղասպանություն Hayots Tseghaspanutyun), also known as the Armenian Holocaust, the Armenian Massacres and, traditionally by Armenians, as Medz Yeghern (Armenian: Մեծ Եղեռն, "Great Crime") was the Ottoman government's systematic extermination of its minority Armenian subjects from their historic homeland in the territory constituting the present-day Republic of Turkey. It took place during and after World War I and was implemented in two phases: the … [Read more...]
Lynette L Palmen AM offers FREE PR coverage Australia!
April 22, 2014 by
What a hectic few days it has been. The weather was amazing, the flow of sugar hits constant and to top it off - a visit by the increasingly popular royals William and Katherine. Regardless of whether you're a monarchist or a republican you have to admit that it's awesome to see so many Australian's excited and swept up in the positivity of the royal tour. And that 'Kate factor' - there's a business lesson there in regards to the power of the online purse with whatever Kate wears selling out … [Read more...]
Heeding lessons of Rwanda, 20 years later – Ban
April 10, 2014 by
Commemorating “one of the darkest chapters in human history,” United Nations officials paid tribute this morning to the 800,000 men, women and children – overwhelmingly Tutsi, moderate Hutu and Twa – that were systematically killed 20 years ago in Rwanda, and urged the international community to work together and remain vigilant to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again. “The blood spilled for 100 days. Twenty years later, the tears still flow,” said Ban Ki-Moon, in an address … [Read more...]
DESA, The role of partnerships beyond 2015
April 1, 2014 by
“Together, nothing is impossible; if we strengthen these partnerships among governments, business communities, civil organizations and philanthropists, then I think all these powerful partnerships can bring us towards the right direction” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Strengthening the global partnerships for sustainable development for the post-2015 development agenda will be the main topic of a thematic debate and Forum on Partnerships jointly convened by the President of the … [Read more...]
Stop Child Trafficking In The U.S.
March 27, 2014 by
Human traffickers prey on abused or neglected young people. State child welfare systems are doing what they can to help, but far too often many of these victims are falling through the cracks. Change is needed. That's why the bipartisan Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act has been put in motion by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If approved, these laws would make it easier to aid trafficking victims and help put an end to the horrific practice … [Read more...]
A global upturn in 2014, Simon Baptist
February 13, 2014 by
Once a month, The Economist Intelligence Unit produces a comprehensive forecast for the global economy. It's popular with our clients, and also provides a useful opportunity for me to step back and look at the bigger picture. What is driving growth, or impeding it? What are the risks to watch out for? In this month's forecast, newly published, we have identified two opposing but related forces as key to the economic outlook in 2014. On the one hand, the upturn in the rich world, … [Read more...]
