BEIRA, Mozambique — Following a successful fistula repair surgery, 25-year-old Esther Joakim Chimoio envisions a better life. Although her husband abandoned her because of her condition, she now has ambitious plans that will allow her to take care of her children on her own. "I want to go back and start my own banana and orange business to support my children. Before I was working in the fields for a woman in my area due to my limited strength because of fistula," she says, beaming. Esther … [Read more...]
Ethiopian Fistula Surgeons Train Physicians in Mozambique, Women’s Maternal Health
September 18, 2012 by
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...]
Pakistan, Women constitute only 2% membership of the trade unions
September 15, 2012 by
- WOMEN - Only 2% trade union members in the formal and invisible in the Informal economy ISLAMABAD (ILO News) - Women constitute only 2% membership of the trade unions in Pakistan, this figure does not even include informal economy of which more than 70% are women. This alarming figure was shared in a training workshop, “Training of trainers in developing women leadership in trade unions” held at Naran from July 28 to August 8, 2012. The training was jointly organized by … [Read more...]
Lorna Blake – I Know My Galactic Family Is Here, Do You? (Video)
September 15, 2012 by
- Lorna Blake - 'I Know My Galactic Family Is Here, Do You?' (UFO Disclosure + World Conference 2012 Info) How are you? I trust your weekend is going well:) Here's a video of people from all over the world experiencing galactic encounters. This video has been produced and released by InLIght Radio for you to share with all your family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues - and the world - to let them know that our Galactic family is here. For … [Read more...]
UGANDA, “Option B+” prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission, (PMTCT)
September 15, 2012 by
KAMPALA, September 2012 (PlusNews) - The government of Uganda has launched the UN World Health Organization's (WHO) "Option B+" to boost the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT). Uganda currently uses a PMTCT system similar to WHO's Option A, which involves single-dose antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for the mother - if her CD4 count, a measure of immune strength, is over 350 - from the 14th week, as well as ARVs during labour, delivery and one week post-partum. Pregnant women … [Read more...]
Presidential High Commissioner for Women’s Equality – Bogota, Columbia
September 14, 2012 by
Michelle Bachelet, and the Presidential High Commissioner for Women’s Equality Good afternoon to you all. I would like to commence by extending a warm thank you to you all for attending this press conference this afternoon, and for having continued to give such comprehensive and impartial press coverage to events that, whether directly or indirectly, relate to the human rights of women. I would also like to thank President Santos for the invitation that he has so kindly extended … [Read more...]
UN Women presents the ‘Safe Cities programme’ in Costa Rica
September 14, 2012 by
Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women in San José, Costa Rica 11 September 2012 President of the Republic of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, Friends, First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to you all for being here today in order to attend this presentation I am giving not only to the city of San José but to the whole of Costa Rica, with my presentation relating to the “Safe cities for all women and men” … [Read more...]
The Embassy of Afghanistan celebrates the 93rd Anniversary of the Restoration
September 14, 2012 by
The Embassy of Afghanistan celebrates the 93rd Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of Afghanistan WASHINGTON—Ambassador Hakimi welcomed over 300 people to the Embassy to celebrate the 93rd Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of Afghanistan Wednesday evening. Amongst an intricate display of traditional Afghan handicrafts, artwork, and rugs, Ambassador Hakimi and Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick F. Kennedy delivered remarks to guests who then enjoyed a … [Read more...]
India, 77 Year Widow Mohini Kamwani was Jailed when she Complained to Police about Violence
September 13, 2012 by
I need Legal Help in India - Good Honest Advocate to Help me Fight my Case in Hon. Bombay High Court... 23 August 2012 To Hon. CVC Commissioner SRI PRADEEP KUMAR ji, SRI R SRI KUMAR ji & SRI J M GARG ji & all Central Vigilance Commission Dept. Personnel God Bless all @Hon CVC...for Registering my 2nd Complaint of a Poor & Helpless 77 yr Freedom Fighter's Widow...facing Corruption Injustice from Police Govt. Mohini Kamwani ►►►2nd CVC Mail to me: [email protected] via … [Read more...]
Foundation for Afghanistan Holds Its Inaugural Dinner and Award Ceremony
September 12, 2012 by
WASHINGTON, DC - September 12, 2012: The Foundation for Afghanistan will hold its Inaugural Dinner and Award Ceremony at The Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC on Wednesday, September 12th at 6:00 p.m. to further support Afghans to fully materialize their potential and take the responsibility of rebuilding a stable, pluralistic society. Founder and chairman of the Foundation, former Afghan Ambassador Said Tayeb Jawad, will host the event. His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, … [Read more...]
Real change, lasting solutions empowering women involve engaging men ..
September 11, 2012 by
Empowering women through access to family planning means that mothers and infants are healthier, families are more financially stable, and communities are stronger. Although family planning has traditionally been a gender-based issue, it’s not too hard to realize why improving access to women’s health care, especially reproductive health care, is in everyone’s interest. That is why UNFPA has become a strong proponent of engaging males in the family planning process. “Real change and … [Read more...]
SOUTH AFRICA: The (re)making of men
September 8, 2012 by
JOHANNESBURG, September 2012 (PlusNews) - Manhood might be hard to define but South African media make it even harder, according to editors of a new book, who argue that negative coverage of men is doing more harm than good, especially when it comes to HIV. Now they are looking to rewrite masculinity in a country that ranks among the most gender inequitable in the world. (Un)covering Men: Rewriting Masculinity and Health in South Africa is a compilation of works by journalism fellows through … [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...]
