In 1948, there was a call for the creation of a "World Health Day" to mark the founding of the World Health Organization. And since 1950, World Health Day has been celebrated annually on 7 April. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of concern for WHO World Health Day gives all of us a worldwide opportunity to focus on key public health issues that affect the international community. It is celebrated every year on 7 April, under the … [Read more...]
PEACE: Perception, Empathy, Acceptance, Caring, Enlightenment
March 21, 2015 by
Peace is an occurrence of harmony characterized by lack of violence, conflict behaviors and the freedom from fear of violence. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility and retribution, peace also suggests sincere attempts at reconciliation, the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equality; a working political order that serves the true interests of all. "To enjoy … [Read more...]
Sharleez Thanga, celebrated Concept Bridal Design
March 18, 2015 by
Sharleez Thanga is one of our very own core women supporters, a Mini-Sponsor to our last International Women's Day Summit 2015 and is now here to share her beauty and grace with the Women of our World. Showcasing her Amazing Concept Bridal Design. About the company Sharleez Concept Bridal Design House provides an entirely unique experience in the creation of your ultimate dream bridal gown. Our dream is to provide a wedding gown for the modern woman, made to reflect her wedding … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day – MAR 17
March 15, 2015 by
St. Patrick's Day in Canada St Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the nearest Monday to March 17 each year. It remembers St Patrick, a missionary who converted many of Ireland's inhabitants to Christianity in the 5th century. His feast day also celebrates Irish culture. St Patrick's Day, which is an official holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, celebrates Irish culture, history and traditions. ©iStockphoto.com/Garth … [Read more...]
MAR 22, #LoveWater Summit, Meet Our Luminaries and Activists!
March 15, 2015 by
UNIFY Family! Can you feel the energy rising as people around the world are getting ready to #LoveWater? We're barely one week away from World Water Day, and we are *so* excited to share with you some of the amazing Activists, Luminaries, and Spiritual Leaders that will be joining us for our #LoveWater Telesummit this March 22nd. Check out some of the amazing people who will be joining us, and sign-up for our Global Water Tele-Summit below! As a Youth Ambassador for Native Children’s … [Read more...]
WOMEN and LEADERSHIP, does still Gender Matter?
March 13, 2015 by
International Women's Day 2015 was celebrated just last Sunday, and thousands of women's groups around the world created events to celebrate the positive steps taken this last year globally for all women. Some focused on gender equality, some on positive action and others chose independent themes that affect a woman's life in specific areas. Regardless of topic, all areas of a woman's life is important to the positive change this planet needs, in these critical times of change. The primary … [Read more...]
Network Video Production (NVP) launches MAR 13
March 12, 2015 by
24-7 specialized channel launches Toronto, March 12, 2015--Network Video Production (NVP), a division of NVP Media Group, announces the introduction of its new internet TV website www.nvpitv.com with a soft launch Friday March 13, 2015. With a modest subscription rate of $0.99 per video, NVPiTV will give viewers 24-7 access to a versatile selection of videos covering a wide scope of varied genres and interests in economics, business and specialized content, focused on the contributions … [Read more...]
UN WOMEN, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director
March 2, 2015 by
Message of the Executive Director: We call on countries to “step it up” for gender equality Message of Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women, for International Women’s Day 2015. In 1995, at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, world leaders committed to a future where women are equal. One hundred and eighty nine countries and 4,000 civil society organizations, attended the conference. Women left Beijing with high hopes, with a well-defined path towards … [Read more...]
Margot Franssen – WOMAN of ACTION™
February 27, 2015 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian woman leader that is devoting her life to the betterment of our youth, with a focus on the issue of the Human Trafficking of girls in Canada. “It doesn’t matter how you fight the good fight – just fight with passion. It doesn’t matter how much you share your personal affluence to influence social change – just give a bit more than you thought you could.” WOMAN of ACTION™ Margot … [Read more...]
Self Injury Awareness Day, MAR 1
February 26, 2015 by
Will you see the emotional scars? Self Injury Awareness Day - Self-injury or self harming is when a person deliberately hurts themselves physically to deal with the emotional pain they are suffering. Self-injury is any deliberate, non suicidal behaviour that inflicts physical harm on your body and is aimed at relieving emotional distress. Photo courtesy of Piotr Kozikowski Physical pain is often easier to deal with than emotional pain, because it causes ‘real’ feelings. Injuries can … [Read more...]
Here is Your Prescription…, Larry James
February 24, 2015 by
On the hit TV show, "Elementary," Sherlock, after lots of banter back and forth with his shrink, his psychiatrist abruptly said, "Hour's up!" and handed him a prescription. It read, "Make one new friend before next week." Friendship is a good thing, however, somehow we all forget how important it is. A friend is someone you know well and care about, who also knows and cares about you. We need more people like this in our lives. Great friendships improve all aspects of our lives. When you … [Read more...]
“Woman: A search”, at Harbourfront Centre on MAR 21
February 23, 2015 by
Enakshi Sinha's Mrudanga Dance Academy presents: Woman: A Search March 21 @ 7:00 pm Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto. It tells the stories of two women through poetry, theater, dance, and music. In one story, we meet a young girl who grows up knowing that her family had wanted a son, not her. In another, we see how a woman thirsts for an identity society refuses to give her, and how her quest for love and search for justice morph into one. Through this event, we are … [Read more...]
