Pushing the frontiers on the elimination of violence against women

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™

  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...]

Suicide, the topic that no one truly wants to discuss

Suicide - the topic that no one truly wants to discuss and even those who have had firsthand experience with the subject don't want to hear about it for the most part. The majority of suicides take place in December - fact. In March of 2003, I was at the end of my rope. I had a failed marriage (#3), my husband had left me and later I found out he had been seeing another woman for many months before he left and everyone, except me, knew about it. My life was left in a state of shame, no … [Read more...]

Wendy Ladd says Thank You: There Come a Time

It is the day after the launch of my published poem - There Comes A Time, and I just wanted to send a thank you to each and every one of you for your support and inspiration. Whether it was an email, phone call or text message it made a difference . We were actually able to sell out of tickets the morning of the event so the room was full of inspiration, celebration and friendship. Thank you to everyone who was a part of the film production. You made it very special. This is one … [Read more...]

Poem and Video Launch Event with Wendy Ladd – Nov. 23, 2012

One Response to There Comes A Time – Poem and Video Launch Event with Wendy Ladd!       There will be a drop off area for gently used clothing for babies, children, men and women, so what better time to clean out your closets and bring with you to the event. There will also be a silent auction, light food and refreshments. The event is free, however a suggested minimum donation of $20 for CCAA would be appreciated. Click HERE to register for this … [Read more...]

Violence is not always Visible, Henriette Eiby Christensen

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

"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

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

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

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...]

Has gaslighting conditioned women into thinking ‘they’re’ emotionally unstable?

Gaslighting is psychological abuse and a form of manipulation used to drive someone crazy. False information is presented to the victim, making them doubt their own memory and perception. It may simply be the denial by an abuser that previous abusive incidents ever occurred, or it could be the staging of bizarre events by the abuser with the intention of disorienting the victim, enabling abuser's lies to live. So Why's It Called That? The term "gaslighting" was introduced to the public … [Read more...]

INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – Out of the mouths of Babes….

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