50 years of combating discrimination in education © UNESCO /Brendan O'MalleyYoung girl, India Half a century ago, on 14 December 1960, UNESCO’s General Conference adopted the Convention against Discrimination in Education. It was, and is, the first international instrument with binding force in international law which develops the right to education in all its dimensions. A key pillar of Education for All (EFA), the Convention, which came into force on 22 May … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL Taking Action! – December 9, 2010 (6:30 PM-GMT)
December 9, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to share the following news! Esther Austin Subject: Interview on Thursday 9th December with Shirlee Hall - Loving Yourself into a Brand New Year - Esther Austin from Qarma Broadcast will be interviewing Shirlee Hall from the USA. Shirlee Hall lives a life that is God-Realized. The Divine Presence is her constant companion and teacher. Shirlee has been a catalyst for physical, mental and spiritual renewal for thousands of people since a … [Read more...]
AMANDA GOLDSTON – "8 Keys – A Special Delivery Message from the Angels", Linda West.
December 8, 2010 by
"8 Keys - A Special Delivery Message from the Angels" Linda West The energy on the planet right now is about change, letting go of the old ways of surviving and reacting. It's about moving your life from a place of fear and darkness to a place of light and love. Over the past twenty years the veil between the seen and unseen has gotten thinner. Even if you aren't aware of it, you already have angelic intervention in your life and most likely you have been asking for help. The angels are … [Read more...]
The Human Rights of Women – Take Action!
December 6, 2010 by
The Human Rights of Women Numerous international and regional instruments have drawn attention to gender-related dimensions of human rights issues, the most important being the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 (see box). In 1993, 45 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted, and eight years after CEDAW entered into force, the UN World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna confirmed that … [Read more...]
WOMEN North of the Equator – Beating The Winter Time Blues with Ruby!
December 3, 2010 by
WOMEN with 'SADS' (Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder) For many, surviving the Winter Season is a major challenge....don't beat yourself up if you find that 'EVERYTHING' is an effort these days, as it is for so many . This video will share with you some great ideas for assisting you in preventative measures to minimize your experience of SADS (Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder) this year of 2010. Hopefully, we can put some 'rose coloured' glasses on you during this winter season and you can … [Read more...]
PamelaJo McQuade is Taking Action for the Holidays !
December 3, 2010 by
A Letter from Mrs. Claus..... To: The Spiritually Sexy Ones~ My daily meditation left me with an URGENT message from my heavenly helpers. Time is running out, time is short, the time is now to align to the highest potential of your future being. Over this past year I have seen an alarming number of people that are living their life with emotional pain and struggle. How do you rank in this category on a scale of 1 to 10? 1 is living in hell, depressed, and can't get out of bed and … [Read more...]
VIENNA – Celebrating "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence"
December 3, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women celebrated in Vienna December 3, 2010 During the event The event, organized by UN Information Service (UNIS) in cooperation with Frauenhäuser Wien, UN Women’s Guild, Vienna NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and the 1st Women’s Chamber Orchestra of Austria, featured workshops for high-school students, a book lecture, music and performance, all calling for an end to violence against women and children. In her welcome … [Read more...]
VIENNA – Celebrating “16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence”
December 3, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women celebrated in Vienna December 3, 2010 During the event The event, organized by UN Information Service (UNIS) in cooperation with Frauenhäuser Wien, UN Women’s Guild, Vienna NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and the 1st Women’s Chamber Orchestra of Austria, featured workshops for high-school students, a book lecture, music and performance, all calling for an end to violence against women and children. In her welcome … [Read more...]
Avaaz – The people vs recession
December 3, 2010 by
The global recession has already plunged over 100 million people back into poverty and unemployment -- but this week, we could turn the tide of economic destruction. With over 100 million thrown back into poverty and unemployment, experts agree we urgently need a global jobs plan to stop the recession. Gordon Brown has appealed to Avaaz for a massive outcry to persuade the G20 group of nations to act - watch Brown's appeal and sign the petition below: Above: former UK … [Read more...]
