A Celebration of Women is honored to Celebrate the Life of this pure example of Faith in Action. Celebrating her 85th Birthday this October 8th, we send our blessings of JOY and PEACE. Beginning her Journey at a time when the rest of the world could barely spell the word "thought", this woman was devoting her time to the investigations and proof by example, that our 'Our Thoughts Create our Life'. Awakening after great struggles in her personal life; this Woman never gave up, only … [Read more...]
Australia: Ban Live Animal Export to ALL Countries
June 26, 2011 by
At every step, Australia's live animal export industry is an exercise in extreme cruelty. Now, footage of the horrors cattle endure en route to Indonesia has forced the country to deal with the abuse. Local farmers and cattle traders in Gunung Kidul District, Yogyakarta, welcomed the Australian government plan to stop sending cattle to Indonesia. They hope that this condition will improve the price of local beef which had slumped over the past two years. “If the Australian … [Read more...]
Avaaz.org – The World's Most Senseless War
May 26, 2011 by
Dear friends, In days, a group of powerful world leaders will ask the UN to end the war on drugs and move towards regulation. But politicians say that the public will not support alternative drug policies. Let's give this unique opportunity massive public support and get urgent action. Sign below, and tell everyone: In days, we could finally see the beginning of the end of the ‘war on drugs’. This expensive war has completely failed to curb the plague of drug addiction,while costing … [Read more...]
UNDP – New Publication (pdf)- Grassroot Women's Groups Taking Action!
April 26, 2011 by
http://in2eastafrica.net/arusha-to-host-2011-grassroots-womens-land-economy/ Changing Climate, Changing Leadership: Grassroots Women's Groups Model Climate Resilient Development http://womensearthalliance.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html Grassroots women leaders shared their local inovations to confront climate change in their communities last week in an event at the United Nations where they spoke alongside partners from the Norwegian and Guatemalan governments as … [Read more...]
UNDP – New Publication (pdf)- Grassroot Women’s Groups Taking Action!
April 26, 2011 by
http://in2eastafrica.net/arusha-to-host-2011-grassroots-womens-land-economy/ Changing Climate, Changing Leadership: Grassroots Women's Groups Model Climate Resilient Development http://womensearthalliance.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html Grassroots women leaders shared their local inovations to confront climate change in their communities last week in an event at the United Nations where they spoke alongside partners from the Norwegian and Guatemalan governments as … [Read more...]
Ayi Jihu is Taking Action for JAPAN!
April 25, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is heart-warmed to share with all the Women of our World a new intiative that is partnering with Red Cross, UNICEF and Save the Children, and is supported by one of our very own WOMEN of ACTION, AYI JIHU. WOMAN of ACTION Ayi Jihu Please listen to Ayi as she explains the efforts being made to help all the Women and Children that are suffering as a result of the Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, this year. "Friends of the United … [Read more...]
Commonwealth Day – This year’s theme is ‘Women as Agents of Change’
March 13, 2011 by
Commonwealth Day Celebrated March 14, 2011 A Celebration of Women honors the Commonwealth and Celebrates this years Theme of 2011 The idea of a designated day each year to celebrate the Empire was first put forward in 1894 by the Canadian branch of the Royal Colonial Institute (now the Royal Commonwealth Society). Clementina Fessenden, the wife of Ontario Minister of Education, Senator George W. Ross, promoted a scheme for children to commemorate the Empire on one day each … [Read more...]
The Chinese-Iranian Oil Connection ~ Sanctions
March 2, 2011 by
Getting China to Sanction Iran The Chinese-Iranian Oil Connection For more than three decades, the United States has tried to persuade the international community to counter the threat posed by Iran's Islamic regime. The results have often been underwhelming, with even Washington's closest allies resisting tough measures against Iran because of strategic considerations and commercial … [Read more...]
Debbie Keil-Leavitt:’Is Ophiuchus Important in Your Chart?’ or Jen Tartaglione:’Is is the 13th Sign?’
February 5, 2011 by
Is Ophiuchus Important in Your Chart? A funny thing happened on the way to the modern age. Astronomers separated Scorpio’s claws from its constellation, making them the scales of Libra. The great constellation of Ophiuchus, which was known as the wise serpent bearer, was split into three constellations, separating out the serpent. Ophiuchus now has more stars along the path of the sun than Scorpio does. This, along with the Precession of the Equinoxes, was the basis for the recent media frenzy … [Read more...]
Debbie Keil-Leavitt:'Is Ophiuchus Important in Your Chart?' or Jen Tartaglione:'Is is the 13th Sign?'
February 5, 2011 by
Is Ophiuchus Important in Your Chart? A funny thing happened on the way to the modern age. Astronomers separated Scorpio’s claws from its constellation, making them the scales of Libra. The great constellation of Ophiuchus, which was known as the wise serpent bearer, was split into three constellations, separating out the serpent. Ophiuchus now has more stars along the path of the sun than Scorpio does. This, along with the Precession of the Equinoxes, was the basis for the recent media frenzy … [Read more...]
IFAW – Emergency Relief in Queensland, AUSTRALIA.
February 4, 2011 by
IFAW's Emergency Relief Team members are in the midst of a very busy month. While one team was responding to historic floods in Queensland, Australia, another was spending a week in Arkansas (U.S.A.) caring for 116 horses that were taken from their owners because of neglect. IFAW is also on standby in several U.S. states to help after a massive snowstorm buried close to one-third of the country.Of course, none of our work to save and care for animals would be possible without … [Read more...]
IFAW – Save the Koala!
January 26, 2011 by
Help the animal survivors of Australia's devastating floods Please help now Tara the koala was injured and starving when found. She was lucky to be rescued, but many more animals still need us.It was like she was waiting to be rescued. When IFAW's Rescue Team pulled up, the koala didn't flinch from her roadside perch. Instead, she stayed there, and even let them pick her up.IFAW's veterinarian, Dr. Howard Ralph, found she was suffering from malnutrition, an injured wrist, and possible … [Read more...]
