As crowds throng London for the Olympics, passers-by are lured to enter huge boxes, only to be confronted with the horrors of human trafficking. The installations aim at raising awareness about a crime that – according to ILO figures – has claimed more than 20 million victims. GENEVA (ILO News) – Visitors thronging London for the Olympics might come across huge, brightly coloured gift boxes that promise passers-by a better life, only to reveal the harsh realities of human … [Read more...]
Ramadan, 2012 begins on July 20th – in North America – on Saturday, the 21st
July 20, 2012 by
Ramadan in 2012 will start on Friday, the 20th of July and will continue for 30 days until Saturday, the 18th of August. Based on sightability in North America, in 2012 Ramadan will start in North America a day later - on Saturday, the 21st of July. *Note that in the Muslim calander, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Muslims will celebrate Ramadan on the sunset of Thursday, the 19th of July. Although Ramadan is always on the same day of the Islamic calendar, … [Read more...]
‘Mitochondrial Eve’ ~ To be or not to be?
July 20, 2012 by
Mitochondrial Eve is estimated to have lived around 200,000 years ago, most likely in East Africa, when Homo sapiens sapiens (anatomically modern humans) were developing as a population distinct from other human sub-species. On the first day of 1987, a scientific “discovery” seized the attention of the popular press. The original scientific article that caused all the commotion — “Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution”— appeared in the January 1, 1987 issue of Nature, and was authored by … [Read more...]
RAPE in BOSNIA – Broken Silence leads to Way for a New World …
July 17, 2012 by
Breaking the Silence leads the way for all .... SREBRENICA GENOCIDE IS NOT A MATTER OF ANYBODY'S OPINION; IT'S A JUDICIAL FACT RECOGNIZED FIRST BY THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA AND SUBSEQUENTLY BY THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE. PHOTO #1: Traumatized woman, Bosniak rape victim. Serb forces used rape as a weapon of war in Bosnia. Photo taken by Antony Loyd, noted war correspondent and former British Army officer. Image used for Fair Use … [Read more...]
Lorre White interviewed by the British Fashion Week
July 16, 2012 by
Luxury Lifestyle Guru - Lorre White, USA Interview conducted by the British Fashion Week Q.What’s your favorite luxury shop and boutique ? What makes it special? A. For elite luxury brands the physical shop is still a mandatory requirement that separates them from the blue chip mass market, but the truth is much of the non-tourist shopping is going to the web. Successful boutiques need to be a destination. I have traveled much of the world and have been in boutiques for buying … [Read more...]
FGM: New Research Highlights Link between FGM/C and Mental Disorders
July 15, 2012 by
FGM: Female Genital Mutilation and other Harmful Practices Female Genital Mutilation may Cause Mental Health Problems This pilot study investigated the mental health of women following genital mutilation. A number of experts have in the past assumed that women undergoing genital mutilation would be more likely to develop psychiatric illnesses than women in the general population but there has been little research to confirm this belief. Health Consequences of Female Genital … [Read more...]
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games – 27 July to 12 August
July 14, 2012 by
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad, also known informally as London 2012 (for example on the official logo), are scheduled to take place in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. Following a bid headed by former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe and the then Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris. … [Read more...]
World Population Day – Celebrated July 11, 2012
July 10, 2012 by
World Population Day 2012: Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services On 11 July – World Population Day – many activities and campaigns will call attention to the essential part that reproductive health plays in creating a just and equitable world. Help us generate greater commitment to the idea that everyone has a right to reproductive health. This year focuses on the theme of “Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services.” Reproductive health problems remain the leading … [Read more...]
“Equality of Women Among Women”
July 8, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ Let us begin by saying that our vision includes the following solution to all gender issues: "Equality of Women Among Women" . A Celebration of Women™ is the first global forum where Women Leaders are being 'celebrated’ for spearheading positive action that betters the live of all women. Through the creation of our Alumni of WOMEN of ACTION™, a butterfly effect has begun, creating positive change for the Women of our World. We are advocating for, centralizing, … [Read more...]
Guatemala, Mayan language used to promote gender equality
July 7, 2012 by
Mam is a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala and Mexico by about 500,000 people. The Guatemala Ministry of Education and WFP have been trained in this language to more than 300 teachers of bilingual schools in the use of textbooks in Mam among students to promote gender equality, food security and nutrition, and other topics. Radio host Rosario Sul González gets set for a show on Radio Ixchel, a pirate radio station in Guatemala that provides content for local indigenous Mayan residents. … [Read more...]
Targeting efforts to meet MDG expectations by 2015
July 2, 2012 by
With three years remaining until 2015, the 2012 progress report on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) released today highlights progress in many important areas including poverty reduction, access to safe drinking water and reduced levels of child mortality. “‘There is now an expectation around the world that sooner, rather than later, the Goals can and must be achieved,” stated Sha Zukang, UN DESA’s Under-Secretary-General. The Official MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS Goal 1: … [Read more...]
The ‘Feminization of Poverty’ is a phenomenon, change global priorities
July 1, 2012 by
'Beneath the rhetoric of 'post-feminism' and 'equality between the sexes' lies another, more sinister, phenomenon.' The “feminization of poverty” is a phenomenon that is unfortunately on the increase. Basically, women are increasingly the ones who suffer the most poverty. Professor of anthropology, Richard Robbins also notes that; At the same time that women produce 75 to 90 percent of food crops in the world, they are responsible for the running of households. According to the United … [Read more...]
Nicaragua – Women who managed to produce their own food
June 30, 2012 by
Women who managed to produce their own food On her first visit to Nicaragua, WFP Executive Director, Ertharin Cousin, met a group of women who managed to produce their own food, generate income and even open bank accounts for the first time in their lives. Cousin asked the women about their husbands’ feelings in regards to the women’s roles in a male-led community. MANAGUA. The Russian-built Mi 171 helicopter landed softly in a field of the Apantillo community, some 200 kilometers … [Read more...]
