Pushing the frontiers on the elimination of violence against women: the upcoming Commission on the Status of Women and the importance of international cooperation Statement by Ms. Lakshmi Puri, Deputy Executive Director of UN Women at Regional Conference on the Istanbul Convention. Istanbul to host UN center for women's rights - LIVE IMAGE "Excellencies, Honourable parliamentarians, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Allow me to start by paying tribute to all those … [Read more...]
Sandra (Alexandra) Thetford – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 15, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is absolutely elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman! In this story, you will hear the voice of a woman that has 'lived her life outside the box', taking in stride what most of us consider to be a major crisis. Her Faith and Self Esteem, the 'knowing' of who she is, has graced her with the courage and strength to face change, often. Her Journey has allowed her to experiment, learn and grow, with experiences from Motherhood to the stock market..... Her … [Read more...]
Violence is not always Visible, Henriette Eiby Christensen
September 28, 2012 by
How Anger (and education) Saved Me From Suicide Six years ago, I came out of a 12-year verbally abusive relationship not knowing what had happened. First relief, then not understanding why I felt so bad, and kept feeling like the world would be a better place without me in it. Then ANGER. No way was I going to let him continue to have that kind of power over me – I had to understand everything, not only for myself, but also for my three children. And so I started writing and … [Read more...]
Safe Cities: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 2012
August 29, 2012 by
"Safe Cities Free of Violence against Women and Girls." Port Moresby is one of five pilot cities -- along with Quito, Kigali, New Delhi and Cairo -- participating in UN Women's Global Programme "Safe Cities Free of Violence against Women and Girls." Operating successfully since its December 2010 launch, the project, entitled "Port Moresby: A Safer City for Women and Girls," aims to develop, test, evaluate and disseminate a model that makes cities safer for women and girls. Port Moresby … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Eileen Bencivengo
August 29, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ ... is elated to Celebrate the Life os this woman. Not only is she a Survivor; she realizes today that she is a Thrivor! Having Risen Above her Greatest Challenges in Life, she is now here to help the Women of our World. Welcome with us another awesome Woman Taking Action !!! WOMAN of ACTION™ Eileen Bencivengo I grew up in a loving environment. My mom and dad were very loving but strict parents. I was daddy’s little girl and mommy’s … [Read more...]
‘Meditation, Mind-training & Movement’ ~ The Dragonfly Whisperer
July 29, 2012 by
A Gossamer Heart's Mending Wings Healing Practices by Roxanne Williams The Compliment "She told me I was a virtuoso at surviving, an expert on abuse... The compliment broke my bones." ~Roxanne Williams~ Healing Soul Wounds After finishing 8 years of therapy I finally overcame the PTSD, which stemmed from all manner of childhood abuse and a rape in adulthood. Finally, my therapist told me I didn't need her anymore, I was free to go out and live a … [Read more...]
Self-Acceptance ~ Follow the Truth of Your Heart
July 20, 2012 by
SELF - LOVE comes 1 st! You are important and know that you are called to add value to the world around you. You have rich treasure inside you that people need. You have more in you than you realize, and you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible. No matter where you are in life today, you have potential to increase, grow, to be strengthened, and to move forward. God created you for His good purpose and you are His masterpiece! Self Mastery, alone, … [Read more...]
